Alessandra Canale, known as the “Mrs. Good evening” of the 90s, achieved a significant victory against Rai, which will have to compensate it with 45 thousand euros for reputational damage. This compensation is linked to the work role to which she was unfairly assigned between 2006 and 2013, a period during which she suffered forced inactivity which profoundly damaged her both professionally and personally.
The Supreme Court ruling
The ruling of the Court of Cassation has finally recognized the reasons of the well-known face of Italian television, famous for his iconic evening greetings. Now in her sixties, Alessandra Canale is currently at the helm of programs such as Green Wave And Evening weatherbut after years of legal battles he obtained justice for the wrong he suffered.
The Court of Cassation confirmed the 2022 appeal ruling, which declared illegitimate the position other than that of announcer attributed to the Canale by Rai. This decision, which became final after the public broadcaster’s appeal was rejected, includes also compensation of 8,830 euros for biological damage caused by forced inactivity, as established by the Court of Appeal.
The beginning of the litigation
The conflict between Alessandra Canale and Rai emerged publicly on 20 September 2002, when, visibly moved, the presenter denounced the broadcaster live on television for having unfairly excluded her from the role that had made her famous and loved by the public. This courageous stance marked the beginning of a long and difficult legal battle, which only now ended with the recognition of her reasons.
Alessandra Canale then had to face a long and difficult legal battle that lasted over a decade to have her professional role recognized. In 2010, the Court of Cassation had issued an order to reinstate her position, but unfortunately this order had not been respected, leading to further legal disputes.
Between 2006 and 2013, Canale found herself in a state of forced inactivity, a particularly harsh period that had a significant impact on her image and professional career.
After years of suffering, struggles and uncertainties, justice has finally come to prove her right. The presenter herself wanted to share her joy and satisfaction on social networks, thanking her lawyer and her family for the precious support she has received over all these years.
He also wanted to publicly praise the commitment of the President of the Republic in the protection of citizens’ rightsa gesture that underlined the importance of being able to count on institutions that are attentive to issues of justice.
From 2013 onwards, the question focused on the nature of the tasks entrusted to Canale: did they fall within the role of announcer or did they represent a different role? This dilemma will have to be resolved by his lawyers, led by the lawyer Gianni Dell’Aiuto, who preferred not to comment on the latest decision of the Court of Cassation.
The words of Alessandra Canale on Instagram
“After 20 years of suffering, tears and bitterness I finally got justice: I won!” she wrote Canale on Instagram. She is now waiting to be reinstated in a suitable role, a recognition that she feels she deserves. Her gratitude goes to the lawyer Gianni Dell’Aiuto and to her family, in particular to her son who silently supported her anguish.
