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Disney Moves to Dismiss Lawsuit Claiming App’s Fine Print Led to Tragic Incident

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Orlando, Florida — Disney is currently seeking to have a wrongful-death lawsuit dismissed, arguing that the complaint is unjustified due to the terms of service outlined in the company’s mobile application. The suit was originally filed by the family of a deceased individual, who blame the negligence of Disney’s app developers for a tragic accident that occurred at one of their theme parks. The legal team representing Disney has cited clauses within the app’s user agreement, which they claim absolves them of liability by emphasizing that users must acknowledge the inherent risks associated with the … Read more

Disney Claims Wrongful Death Lawsuit Invalid Due to Disney+ Trial Agreement, Seeks Dismissal

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Orlando, FL — In an unusual twist of legal argument, Disney is advocating for the dismissal of a wrongful death lawsuit based on the premise that the plaintiff, by signing up for a Disney+ trial, agreed to terms that potentially exempt the company from such claims. The case arose following the death of an individual, circumstances of which the plaintiff attributes to Disney’s negligence. At the center of the legal battle is Disney’s assertion that the terms and conditions agreed upon during the Disney+ sign-up process include an arbitration clause that broadly waives the right … Read more

Fubo and Disney Race to Impress in Final Plea Over Venu Sports Litigation

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New York, NY — A high-stakes legal battle over television rights involving Fubo, Disney, and Venu Sports has reached a critical juncture as both media giants made their final appeals in a New York courtroom this week. The case, which could reshape the landscape of sports broadcasting, hinges on accusations that Venu Sports violated exclusivity agreements, potentially altering how live sports are distributed across streaming platforms. Fubo and Disney, two titan contenders of media streaming, presented their closing arguments, each underscoring the substantial impacts of the judge’s impending decision. The outcome of this case is … Read more

Federal Judge Dismisses Disney Park Pass Class Action, Citing Refund Options for Platinum Pass Holders Amid Pandemic Restrictions

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ORLANDO, Fla. — A federal judge in Florida recently dismissed a class action lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, which alleged that the company unfairly restricted access for its highest-tier annual pass holders during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ruling clarified that affected consumers had options they declined to pursue, including the opportunity to cancel their passes for a refund. The plaintiffs, two patrons of the popular theme parks, argued their Platinum Passes did not provide the value promised due to imposed reservation systems and other limitations during the outbreak. However, the judge countered that … Read more