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Disney and Florida Governor Reach Truce, Ending Two-Year Battle over Walt Disney World’s Governance

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Disney has reached a settlement agreement with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over the special district that governs Walt Disney World. In this truce, both parties have decided to drop the lawsuits they filed against each other and work on negotiating new development agreements for the wide area that encompasses the Orlando theme parks. Jeff Vahle, president of Walt Disney World, expressed his satisfaction with the deal, stating that it “opens a new chapter of constructive engagement” with the state government. Vahle emphasized that the agreement will enable continued investment, job creation, and … Read more

Tragic Death at Disney: Long Island Woman’s Allergic Reaction Could Have Been Prevented, Lawsuit Claims

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CARLE PLACE, NY – A Long Island doctor died after experiencing a severe allergic reaction to food at a restaurant in Walt Disney World, according to court documents obtained by Patch. Kanokporn Tangsuan, known as Amy, visited the Raglan Road Irish Pub at Disney Springs before her untimely death in October. Her husband, Jeffrey Piccolo, filed a lawsuit on February 22 against the establishment, claiming that her death could have been prevented if proper protocols had been followed. The lawsuit alleges that Tangsuan and Piccolo informed their server about her severe allergies to nuts and … Read more

Former ‘Star Wars’ Actor Gina Carano Files Lawsuit Against Disney, Alleging Censorship and Discrimination

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Los Angeles, California – Gina Carano, a former actor in the “Star Wars” universe, has filed a lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company over her firing nearly three years ago. Carano, known for her role as former Rebel trooper Cara Dune on the “Star Wars” television series “The Mandalorian,” was let go by Disney subsidiary Lucasfilm after making controversial posts on social media. Carano is seeking to be rehired by Disney and Lucasfilm, claiming that her termination was due to her right-wing, conservative views. In a post announcing the lawsuit, Carano stated, “I was being … Read more

Walt Disney Co.’s Lawsuit Against Florida Governor Dismissed in Land Development Battle

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Orlando, Florida – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Walt Disney Co. against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a case that could impact Disney’s control over development around its popular theme park. U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor ruled that Disney “lacks standing to sue the governor” and his appointed board, which now has authority over the district where the park is located. The judge also determined that the statute granting the governor the power to appoint all members of the tax district’s governing body is constitutional and cannot be challenged on free … Read more