Disney World guests file lawsuit after allegedly eating bug-infested food

[Dead2009]

I couldnt find a dedicated thread with updated lawsuits so here we go

https:///2019/08/walt-disney-world-...al&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Four Walt Disney World guests filed a lawsuit last week after they became” extremely sick” upon eating food that was contaminated with “dozens” of live insects at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.

Cynthia Walker, Jeoffrey Walker, and Brittany Walker Figueroa (who is also suing on behalf of her child) have sued Walt Disney Parks and Resorts doing business as Oasis Bar & Grill and Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows Condominium Association for damages in excess of $15,000. Their lawsuit claims that a buffet in the Club Level Lounge at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort included a build-your-own lettuce wrap station, and the food on the station was covered with dozens of live insects. Orlando Sentinel also reports that there are photographs filed with the lawsuit that show insects on the lettuce.

“After consuming multiple lettuce wraps [Walker Figueroa] felt something crawling inside of her mouth and removed what appeared to be a small green object that had legs and was moving,” the lawsuit reads.

In December the defendants allegedly served food to the Walt Disney World guests who required “multiple visits via ambulance” to the emergency room due to food poisoning.

“The Plaintiff’s injury of food poisoning and subsequent illnesses diagnosed by the Plaintiff’s treating physicians is a type of injury that ordinarily does not occur unless someone was negligent,” according to the lawsuit.

Despite the guests’ claims, Disney believes that the alleged food poisoning isn’t a result of the food consumed at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.

“Enjoying high-quality meals in clean and safe restaurants is an important part of a Walt Disney World Resort vacation,” stated a Disney spokeswoman in response to the lawsuit. “We do not believe the claimed illnesses were a result of the guests’ dining experiences, and we will defend against these allegations in court.”

Since the lawsuit was just recently filed last week, it is currently unclear what will become of it, especially given Disney’s response.

 

[danyoung56]

Just a little extra protein. . . . .

 

[eliza61nyc]

Wait, I'm confused . The buffet was "covered" with bugs and they ate it anyway?? ( Not victim blaming just making sure I'm understanding the scene)

 

[BoarderPhreak]

ROFLMAO... What a load of

 

[Dead2009]

Wait, I'm confused . The buffet was "covered" with bugs and they are it anyway?? ( Not victim blaming just making sure I'm understanding the scene)

Apparently they forgot it was Lion King night.

 

[Phonedave]

Eating bugs may be unpleasant (to some) and may be indicative of poor food handling techniques, but in and of themselves, most insects are not going to give you "food poisoning".

 

[EricPZ]

Just a little extra protein. . . . .

That was my first thought

 

[John park hopper]

People like that ---Really Bug Me !!!!!!

 

[DryerLintFan]

No pictures??!

People do eat bugs all around the world and don't suffer from it, but not all bugs. Who knows what type these even were without pictures.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Eating bugs may be unpleasant (to some) and may be indicative of poor food handling techniques, but in and of themselves, most insects are not going to give you "food poisoning".

 

[KBLovedDisney]

I couldnt find a dedicated thread with updated lawsuits so here we go

https:///2019/08/walt-disney-world-...al&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

 

[JIMINYCR]

All of the Dis buffets weve gone to have CM's frequently replacing food and cleaning the area. Surely someone would have noticed bugs in the food before guests got to it??? And who would take a plateful back to their seat and not notify a CM about a bug filled buffet for others to take from???

 

[KBLovedDisney]

My question is why would you proceed to eat it when you notice a bunch of bugs everywhere?

 

[skyphotographer]

Did they escape from "It's Tough to be a Bug?"

 

[Tanna Eros]

Wait, I'm confused . The buffet was "covered" with bugs and they are it anyway?? ( Not victim blaming just making sure I'm understanding the scene)

You and I both are confused on that front. I would have shied away from the whole ordeal, not dove right into the lettuce wraps.

 

[LAKid53]

Not sure if the OP had been updating this, but here's an existing thread

2016 Lawsuits against Disney

So much like our Permitting Thread, I'm going to take a look at the cases filed against Disney in Orange County District Court. (Osceola isn't online and they would transfer it to Orange anyways) Ed. Note: We aren't discussing any foreclosures unless they are foreclosures on DVC properties...

forums.wdwmagic.com

 

[LAKid53]

I've grazed at many a Disney buffet, including a resort club level. I've never seen food "covered with live insects". And if I did, I certainly wouldn't eat it and notify a manager immediately.

 

[TheGuyThatMakesSwords]

ehhhhh - just us. NO buffets, no Poly..... .

 

[thomas998]

All of the Dis buffets weve gone to have CM's frequently replacing food and cleaning the area. Surely someone would have noticed bugs in the food before guests got to it??? And who would take a plateful back to their seat and not notify a CM about a bug filled buffet for others to take from???

Depends on whether the people working care or not, I recall in elementary school a bunch of kids were served food that had maggots in it because the workers didn't care and just slopped the food on trays without bothering to look at what they were doing... but the kids noticed.... can't imagine not looking at the food before you eat it though

 

[danlb_2000]

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