Disney Agrees To Wrongful Death Trial After Facing Blowback For Trying To Dodge Case

Disney has reportedly decided to let a wrongful death lawsuit in Florida proceed in court, reversing its earlier push for arbitration due to a Disney+ subscription.

Walt Disney Co. has agreed to have a wrongful death lawsuit brought by a widower decided in court, reversing its earlier position that the case should be settled through arbitration due to the man’s prior sign-up for a Disney+ streaming service trial in 2019, according to Reuters. The lawsuit was reportedly filed by Jeffrey Piccolo, whose wife, Kanokporn Tangsuan, died from an allergic reaction after dining at Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant at the Disney Springs shopping center in Orlando, Florida.

“We believe this situation warrants a sensitive approach to expedite a resolution for the family who have experienced such a painful loss. As such, we’ve decided to waive our right to arbitration and have the matter proceed in court,” Chairman of Disney Experiences Josh D’Amaro said in an emailed statement to the outlet.