Disney waives arbitration in food allergy lawsuit
Disney has waived its right to arbitration and taken the case to court in the case of a woman who died after eating at a Disney Springs restaurant.
ORLANDO, Florida. – Disney has waived its right to arbitration and taken the case to court in the case of a woman who died after eating at a Disney Springs restaurant.
This development came after Disney initially attempted to avoid a lawsuit by using an arbitration agreement from the couple’s Disney+ subscription.
“At Disney, we strive to put humanity above all other considerations,” Disney said in a statement Monday evening. “Given the unique circumstances of this case, we believe this situation requires a sensitive approach to expedite a resolution for the family who have suffered such a painful loss. For this reason, we have decided to waive our right to arbitration and take the matter to court.”
The woman, a doctor from New York, died of an allergic reaction after eating at the Raglan Road Restaurant in Disney Springs. Her husband then filed a lawsuit seeking over $50,000 in damages for emotional pain and suffering.
Disney seeks dismissal of wrongful death lawsuit
Disney and the Disney Springs Raglan Road restaurant believe a lawsuit following the death of a New York doctor from an allergic reaction should be dismissed because her widower signed up for a Disney+ account years earlier, court documents show.
Disney initially responded to the lawsuit by arguing that the husband was bound to arbitration based on the terms agreed to when signing up for Disney+ and purchasing EPCOT tickets. However, with the waiver of arbitration, the case will now proceed to trial.
