Disney Drops Arbitration, Agrees to Court Trial in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Walt Disney Co. has made a strategic shift in a wrongful death lawsuit filed in Florida, agreeing to a court trial instead of pursuing arbitration. This decision comes after the company initially insisted on arbitration based on the plaintiff’s Disney+ subscription. The lawsuit stems from the death of Jeffrey Piccolo’s wife who allegedly suffered a fatal allergic reaction after eating at a restaurant in Disney Springs.

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