Disney4me Posted August 20 Report Share Posted August 20 Disney has once again found itself in a precarious legal situation. Storm clouds over the Magic Kingdom… Disney has been making headlines recently for things other than parks and entertainment announcements. There have been some shocking twists and turns in the wrongful death lawsuit Disney is involved with due to a possible allergy-related death at Disney World, and this is fresh off the heels of Disney doling out $9.5 million to Disneyland Magic Key Passholders after settling a lawsuit. Well, the Walt Disney Company is back in the limelight again thanks to a new “stampede” lawsuit. According to a report from Fox 35 Orlando, Disney is being hit with a lawsuit from a tourist who was knocked over and injured at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom on June 25th, 2024. Labeling this a “stampede” incident, the plaintiff, DebraO’Steen, and her attorneys at Morgan & Morgan filed a negligence suit last week. Crowds at Magic Kingdom O’Steen, who was visiting Disney World from Pennsylvania, said she was rushed by a crowd that knocked her over on what she called a “packed and extremely busy” day. The crowd — which was apparently caused by an event gathering at the park — was not controlled properly by Disney World staff, per O’Steen and her lawyers’ accusations. The two events that day were the Festival of Fantasy Parade and the Happily Ever After fireworks spectacular, but which event the incident took place before has not been specified. Fireworks crowds Per the lawsuit and Fox 35, O’Steen is claiming she suffered “bodily and terminal injury, mental and physical pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, hospitalization expenses, and past lost wages.” The lawsuit is demanding damages and a trial by jury. Main Street While Disney installs security measures such as uniformed police officers, specially-trained hazard detection canines, security checks, and more, the lawsuit claims negligence by Disney and poor crowd control “ahead of the event” that resulted in O’Steen’s injuries. People waiting for Festival of Fantasy We’ll keep you posted on updates from this story as well as all the latest Disney World news so stay tuned right here at DFB. UPDATE: Disney Waives Right to Arbitration In Wrongful Death Lawsuit Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW The post NEWS: Disney World Sued for Negligence After "Stampede" Incident Leads to Injury first appeared on the disney food blog.View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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