A widower suing Disney over the death of his wife at a Disney Springs restaurant is facing a legal hurdle. Jeffery Piccolo, who is suing on behalf of his wife's estate, is being challenged by Disney based on his previous use of the Disney+ streaming service.
The lawsuit alleges that Kanokporn Tangsuan, who suffered from severe nut and dairy allergies, tragically died after eating at Raglan Road Irish Pub in October 2022. The family claims they informed the waiter of Tangsuan's allergies, and were assured multiple times that her food was safe. After dinner, Tangsuan went shopping before collapsing. Despite being rushed to hospital, she sadly passed away.
Disney, however, is seeking to dismiss the £40,000 lawsuit, arguing that Piccolo's acceptance of the Disney+ terms and conditions in 2019 forces any disputes to be resolved out of court.
Furthermore, Disney's legal team contends that because Piccolo purchased Epcot tickets through the Walt Disney Parks website, he is subject to a separate clause in their terms and conditions that shields the company from legal action.
This case highlights the increasingly complex legal landscape surrounding online agreements and their implications for resolving disputes. As more businesses transition to digital platforms, the terms and conditions attached to these services are becoming a crucial element in determining legal responsibility.
The outcome of this case will have significant implications for both Disney and the wider legal community. It will be interesting to see whether the court accepts Disney's arguments and how this could shape future cases involving online terms of service.
