Disney backpedals on saying man can't sue over wife's death because he signed up for Disney+
Disney has backpedaled on its stance in a wrongful death suit filed by a widower whose wife died after having eaten at a restaurant in Disney World, now saying it will waive arbitration that it argued the man agreed to when he signed up for Disney+.
Disney has backpedaled on its stance in a wrongful death suit filed by a widower whose wife died after having eaten at a restaurant in Disney World, now saying it will waive arbitration that it argued the man agreed to when he signed up for Disney+.
Disney had argued that the case Jeffrey J. Piccolo filed in February should be dismissed and resolved by individual arbitration because of terms Piccolo agreed to when he signed up for a free trial of the Disney+ streaming service and when he bought park tickets.
Disney said in a statement Tuesday that, given the sensitivity of the case, “we’ve decided to waive our right to arbitration and have the matter proceed in court.”
“At Disney, we strive to put humanity above all other considerations. With such unique circumstances as the ones in this case, we believe this situation warrants a sensitive approach to expedite a resolution for the family who have experienced such a painful loss,” said Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences.
Piccolo’s wife, Dr. Kanokporn Tangsuan, died after she ate food bearing allergens at Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant in Disney World on Oct. 5. The restaurant isn't owned or operated by Disney; it is a tenant at the Disney Springs area of the amusement park in Orlando, Florida.
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