Brit Sues ToT for a Paltry $15,000

[PSUGuy]

Here's the link:

http://news.aol.com/health/article/teen-sues-disney-world/342725

That won't cover the lawyer's lunch fees. Piker.

Quote:Leanne Deacon and her mother, both of Kibworth, England, filed the lawsuit Wednesday in Orlando circuit court. They are seeking at least $15,000.

 

[secretpantssam]

Maybe they just picked that amount because they figured it's a drop in the bucket to Disney and they'll just pay out.

 

[Chellymouse]

Absurd! There are more than plenty of warnings on every thrill ride at every park I've ever been to, Disney included! If you don't know when your body has had enough, it's your own fault. Please no flames...I feel very strongly that stupidity on my part does not constitute a reason to sue your part! DH and I love thrill rides and we know better than do some of them more than a few times in a row.

 

[Brian_WDW74]

I've moved this thread to the Rumors and News board.

 

[selina4disney]

The article also says:

QUOTE:

Leanne Deacon was 16 when she rode the Disney World-MGM Studios' "The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror" ride several times.

Shortly after one ride, Deacon's heart stopped and she had a brain hemorrhage.

The Deacons accuse Disney of negligence in the ride's design and operation. They say Disney failed to adequately warn of the risks or provide adequate safety restraints.

Disney spokeswoman Kim Prunty said the company hadn't seen the lawsuit. Prunty said the ride was working properly when Deacon rode it.

END QUOTE

'Negligence in the ride's design'? Then why don't people keel over on it every day? 'Safety restraints'??? Puh-leese. 'failed to adequately warn of the risks'? The signs are all OVER.

More than likely she had a pre-existing condition and anything intense could have caused it. Granted if you are not aware of a pre-existing condition you wouldn't know you should avoid the ride, but that is not Disney's fault. If YOU are not aware of it, how could Disney know you have it?

I am very sorry for her and that it happened to her, but I don't think for a minute the Tower of Terror or Disney is responsible.

 

[Kallista]

Here's the link:

http://news.aol.com/health/article/teen-sues-disney-world/342725

That won't cover the lawyer's lunch fees. Piker.

Quote:Leanne Deacon and her mother, both of Kibworth, England, filed the lawsuit Wednesday in Orlando circuit court. They are seeking at least $15,000.

I'm sure they're seeking much more than $15,000. When an attorney drafts a complaint, in some states they have to plead a specific amount. The clerk looks at the amount pleaded and then assigns the case to the correct division.

A plaintiff that pleads "at least $15,000" may be seeking any amount over $15,000.

I'm sure that they're seeking much more than $15,000.

 

[jillyb]

I'm sure they're seeking much more than $15,000. When an attorney drafts a complaint, in some states they have to plead a specific amount. The clerk looks at the amount pleaded and then assigns the case to the correct division.

A plaintiff that pleads "at least $15,000" may be seeking any amount over $15,000.

I'm sure that they're seeking much more than $15,000.

Exactly. In some jurisdictions there are statutory amounts for filing actions in Superior Court and District Court and those statutory amounts have to be in the Complaint. However, the clerk doesn't look at the amount and assign the case to the correct division. The attorney knows whether to file in Superior or District Court and has that information in the heading of the Complaint.