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After a week of backlash, Disney has reversed its stance that a man whose wife died after eating at a restaurant at Walt Disney World could not file a wrongful death lawsuit due to terms he agreed to when signing up for a free trial of Disney + in 2019.
“At Disney, we strive to put humanity above all other considerations,” Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences, said in the statement. “With such unique circumstances as the ones in this case, we believe this situation warrants a sensitive approach to expedite a resolution for the family who have experienced such a painful loss.”
“We use reasonable efforts in our sourcing, preparation and handling procedures to avoid the introduction of the named allergens into allergy-friendly menu choices,” the webpage said. Piccolo and his mother rushed to the hospital and discovered Tangsuan had died. A medical examiner later determined that her cause of death was anaphylaxis due to elevated levels of dairy and nuts in her system, the lawsuit said.
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