Disney is trying to avoid litigation in the death of a park visitor, citing conditions using the streaming service to which the widower once subscribed.
Disney Legal Dispute
Tragic Amusement Park Incident
Disney is at the center of a scandal after it tried to dismiss a lawsuit over the death of a woman in one of its parks. The reason for the refusal shocked the public: the corporation cited the fact that the husband of the deceased had previously signed up for a free trial subscription to Disney+.
Disney Arbitration Policy
Disney+ rules require that all legal claims be resolved through binding arbitration. Now the company's lawyers are trying to apply this policy to the death of a holiday park visitor, which has caused an uproar.
Details of the tragedy
The incident occurred in Florida, at the Disney Springs complex. Doctor Kanokporn Tansuan, 42, died after lunch at the resort's restaurant. Despite the staff's assurances that there were no allergens in the dishes, the woman developed anaphylactic shock. The examination confirmed the presence of dairy products and nuts in the body, which caused the fatal reaction.
Disney's arguments
The corporation insists that Jeffrey Piccolo, the husband of the deceased, has no right to sue. Disney attributes this to Piccolo's short-term subscription to a free trial of Disney+ in 2019, as well as his use of the My Disney Experience app to purchase park tickets.
Plaintiff's lawyers respond
Piccolo's lawyers call Disney's position absurd. They claim the company is trying to deny millions of Disney+ subscribers the right to a jury trial in any disputes with Disney, even if those disputes have nothing to do with the streaming service.
Plaintiff's Claims and Public Reaction
Piccolo is seeking compensation in excess of $50,000 for emotional distress, loss of communication and support , lost income, and medical and funeral expenses. Disney's response to the lawsuit has caused a backlash and could lead to a loss of consumer confidence in the company and its services.
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- Disney+ - Disney's streaming service for watching movies and TV series
- Disney Springs - shopping and entertainment complex in Florida, USA
- My Disney Experience - mobile application for planning a visit to Disney parks
- Kanokporn Tansuan - deceased doctor, victim of incident at Disney park
- Jeffrey Piccolo - widower of Kanokporn Tansuan, who filed a lawsuit against Disney
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Isabella
Wow! Have Disney gone completely crazy? Using a streaming subscription as an argument in a case involving the death of a person is beyond the bounds. 🤯 I hope the court will not accept such an absurd defense.
Hans
I agree, Isabella. This is clearly an attempt to avoid responsibility. But I’m more concerned about the incident itself - how could such a mistake be made with allergens in food? 😱 These are basic safety measures!
Margot
A terrible situation... I myself am an allergy sufferer and am always afraid of such cases. I think we need to tighten control over dietary requirements in restaurants. And Disney needs to be held accountable and not hide behind legal tricks. 😠
Giovanni
Guys, did you notice that the plaintiff is only asking for $50,000? By the standards of such cases, this is pennies. Maybe he just wants justice and not to profit from the situation? 🤔 It’s even more strange that Disney resists so stubbornly.
Olga
That's right, Giovanni! If he wanted money, the amount would be in the millions. And it’s clear that the person just wants the perpetrators to answer. Disney puts itself in a very bad light with these actions. 😕
Pierre
Honestly, I'm shocked by this whole story. How can you connect a streaming subscription and a person’s death? Disney is clearly going too far. I hope the court will sort it out and make a fair decision. 🙏
Klaus
Ugh, again this hype is around some kind of nonsense. Previously, people somehow lived without all these streaming and applications, and no one died. And now they sue over every little thing. They also demand millions. They went completely crazy.
Sophia
Klaus, are you serious? The woman died due to negligence! This is not a small thing. And the family demands quite reasonable compensation. But Disney's actions are truly outrageous. They should be responsible for their mistakes, and not look for loopholes in the law. 💔