Disney wants a wrongful death lawsuit thrown out because plaintiff had Disney+

Disney is facing a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Jeffrey Piccolo, whose wife, Kanokporn Tangsuan, died from an allergic reaction after dining at a Disney Springs restaurant. Piccolo claims negligence on the part of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, stating that the restaurant failed to properly accommodate Tangsuan's severe food allergies despite multiple assurances from staff. Disney has responded by seeking to compel arbitration, arguing that Piccolo agreed to this process when he created a Disney+ account in 2019, which included a clause requiring arbitration for disputes. Piccolo's legal team contends that this claim is unreasonable and that the arbitration agreement does not apply to the wrongful death case, as it was not signed by Tangsuan's estate, which did not exist at the time of the agreement. They argue that enforcing such an agreement would unfairly prevent consumers from pursuing legal action against Disney. A court hearing on Disney's motion is scheduled for October 2.

- Disney is attempting to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit by invoking arbitration terms from a Disney+ account.

- The lawsuit stems from the death of Kanokporn Tangsuan due to an allergic reaction at a Disney restaurant.

- Piccolo's legal team argues that the arbitration clause does not apply to the wrongful death claim.

- The case raises questions about the enforceability of arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.

- A court hearing on the matter is set for October 2.