This is kind of ridiculous, and I hope it’s thrown out. From what I just read, it sounds like she passed due to complications/infection from her surgery.
And how was Disney in violation of the ADA? They were told, from what I just read, that the WAV (wheelchair-accessible vehicle) was unavailable (likely out on the river as the ride could not operate without a WAV), and they decided NOT to wait and board a regular vehicle. At some point, you have to own your decisions.
Yes but the surgery was a result of the fall, correct? Ada or not the use of loose blocks could have caused anyone to fall, not just her. Disney definitely has some fault here, and camera evidence should be available. Shame in the kids for laughing, I definitely believe that aspect of it.
I have a hard time believing these people. They’re out to make a buck, and it’s disgusting. They were told that the ride wasn’t accessible but they took that risk. They made that decision. It sounds like their mother wasn’t doing well to begin with! They can’t blame Disney for this.
To me the key words are, “She opted to ride a standard boat with her daughters’ help.” That puts it all on her. Especially since she didn’t die in the park. She died from complications from her treatment at the hospital.
I’m confused. Why sue Disney? She got an infection while in the care of medical professionals who obviously were not watching her very carefully. As for the cast members laughing and snickering, I’ve seen a lot of that. Some are laughing and snickering and ignoring guests. If I saw them laughing and snickering AT guests, I’d remember that. This is probably unprovable. Her daughters can testify to it; but they stand to benefit and the judge will weigh that in. Did anyone else see them laughing AT her? Is that how the cast members remember it? That piece is probably not even going to factor in. I am only slightly younger than she is, have physical restrictions of my own, and I’ve received nothing but a helping hand from cast members while I exited this attraction.
That’s always been my experience. I’m 73 now. The last time we were in Disneyland was in 2019. I found all the cast members to be friendly and helpful. I have had some lower back trouble and know that when I choose to ride anyway, if it causes a problem, the fault is mine. It sound to me like they should be suing the care facility where she ended up with sepsis, not Disneyland.
Not sure what “loose blocks” they are referring to, I have never seen blocks used to help anyone get off of the boats…. and I am disabled and have a hard time getting off of the boat. Not only that but she passed 5 months after the fall. That means that the infection was in her blood for a while and not a single person noticed? Who knows what happened in those 5 months, and what other health issues she has (usually Diabetes or another health issue are underlying when it comes to infections/sepsis) I call B.S. …
Comments for Disabled Guest Died After Falling on Disney Park Ride as Cast Members Laughed, Lawsuit Claims
Noel
This is kind of ridiculous, and I hope it’s thrown out. From what I just read, it sounds like she passed due to complications/infection from her surgery.
And how was Disney in violation of the ADA? They were told, from what I just read, that the WAV (wheelchair-accessible vehicle) was unavailable (likely out on the river as the ride could not operate without a WAV), and they decided NOT to wait and board a regular vehicle. At some point, you have to own your decisions.
Anyways, it’ll likely be settled anyways.
Eric
Yes but the surgery was a result of the fall, correct? Ada or not the use of loose blocks could have caused anyone to fall, not just her. Disney definitely has some fault here, and camera evidence should be available. Shame in the kids for laughing, I definitely believe that aspect of it.
Helen
I have a hard time believing these people. They’re out to make a buck, and it’s disgusting. They were told that the ride wasn’t accessible but they took that risk. They made that decision. It sounds like their mother wasn’t doing well to begin with! They can’t blame Disney for this.
Jayne1955
To me the key words are, “She opted to ride a standard boat with her daughters’ help.” That puts it all on her. Especially since she didn’t die in the park. She died from complications from her treatment at the hospital.
Eva
I’m confused. Why sue Disney? She got an infection while in the care of medical professionals who obviously were not watching her very carefully. As for the cast members laughing and snickering, I’ve seen a lot of that. Some are laughing and snickering and ignoring guests. If I saw them laughing and snickering AT guests, I’d remember that. This is probably unprovable. Her daughters can testify to it; but they stand to benefit and the judge will weigh that in. Did anyone else see them laughing AT her? Is that how the cast members remember it? That piece is probably not even going to factor in. I am only slightly younger than she is, have physical restrictions of my own, and I’ve received nothing but a helping hand from cast members while I exited this attraction.
Patricia
That’s always been my experience. I’m 73 now. The last time we were in Disneyland was in 2019. I found all the cast members to be friendly and helpful. I have had some lower back trouble and know that when I choose to ride anyway, if it causes a problem, the fault is mine. It sound to me like they should be suing the care facility where she ended up with sepsis, not Disneyland.
Khos
California is a pure comparative state so the rider/guest definitely has negligence here.
Dawn
Not sure what “loose blocks” they are referring to, I have never seen blocks used to help anyone get off of the boats…. and I am disabled and have a hard time getting off of the boat. Not only that but she passed 5 months after the fall. That means that the infection was in her blood for a while and not a single person noticed? Who knows what happened in those 5 months, and what other health issues she has (usually Diabetes or another health issue are underlying when it comes to infections/sepsis) I call B.S. …
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