Looks like Chucky is back — not in theaters, but in court papers.
A woman who claims her former manager used a Chucky doll to traumatize her at work is now facing legal pushback — because lawyers for the company say the killer doll is just not that deep.
According to new filings, Debra Jones is suing Truist Bank, alleging that she was emotionally damaged after her ex-manager allegedly placed a Chucky doll in her office chair — fully aware she had a serious fear of dolls. Now, she says, the incident left her diagnosed with PTSD.
But Truist’s legal team is firing back — and they’re not pulling punches.
Chucky at Work? Yes, This Actually Happened
Jones alleges the disturbing doll prank took place sometime last year, while she was working at a Truist Bank location.
According to her lawsuit, her former manager had full knowledge of her doll-related phobia — and still intentionally placed the doll in her chair, which allegedly triggered a severe emotional episode.
And not just any doll: It was Chucky, the notoriously violent (fictional) toy from the Child’s Play horror franchise.
Jones says the event wasn’t just a cruel prank — it left her psychologically shaken, and she now suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder.
???? Bank to Court: “This Is Not That Serious”
Truist Bank has responded to the lawsuit, and let’s just say… they’re not afraid of Chucky.
In a new legal motion, the bank’s attorneys are asking the court to dismiss the entire case, calling it baseless and overblown.
They argue:
- The act was not “extreme and outrageous” enough to warrant legal damages
- A Chucky doll is not objectively harmful
- The entire claim is a “meritless attempt” to seek damages from a harmless prop
In other words, Truist thinks the case is a horror story made up for a payout.
???? Mental Health Claims: Are They Being Taken Seriously?
Jones is seeking compensatory damages, claiming she endured real emotional and psychological harm that continues to affect her life and mental health.
She reportedly filed workplace complaints about the incident and now claims the aftermath of the “prank” cost her professional reputation and peace of mind.
The case raises a real question: Where’s the legal line between a joke and harassment — especially when phobias and mental health are involved?
???? Internet Reacts: Too Much… or Not Enough?
Since the story broke, social media has been split:
- Some users sympathize, saying trauma can come in many forms and shouldn’t be dismissed because it seems silly on the surface.
- Others are rolling their eyes, arguing a Chucky doll is no grounds for PTSD and calling it a “woke cash grab.”
“Imagine suing over a movie doll. Gen Z HR culture is wild,” one user tweeted.
“If she told them she had a phobia and they used it against her, that’s messed up,” another countered.
What’s Next in the Case?
As of now, the judge has not ruled on the bank’s motion to dismiss. That means this bizarre case could either:
- Get tossed out completely
- Or go to court, where we may see even more surreal testimony and legal arguments about doll-induced trauma
No word yet on whether Jones will submit additional evidence or undergo an independent psychological evaluation to support her PTSD claim.
???? TPR Asks:
Do you think Debra Jones has a case?
Would you be emotionally wrecked if Chucky showed up in your office chair?
Sound off in the comments — and stay with The Pop Radar (TPR) for updates as this case unfolds. It’s getting legally creepy! ????
