Food poisoning claims with Disney

[songbird]

Something tells me the Doc is a credible witness, his treatment path and his/her tests and results.

I'd be interested to see if the Doc contacted FL Board of

I remember these reports:


http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/wdw-eat-at-your-own-risk-a-news-report.34300/

http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/cbs-news-is-at-it-again.51890/

http://koolaidmoms.wordpress.com/2011/07/22/crystal-palace-dinner/ read the part beneath the review.

If you'd read everything the OP posted here and elsewhere . .. The doctors at the hospital never did the lab tests that would pinpoint the cause of the illness, even though OP and his dd were hospitalized for days. There was no investigation by the health department. Realky not a good situation for the OP.

 

[Goofyernmost]

If you'd read everything the OP posted here and elsewhere . .. The doctors at the hospital never did the lab tests that would pinpoint the cause of the illness, even though OP and his dd were hospitalized for days. There was no investigation by the health department. Realky not a good situation for the OP.

Nor does it support the theory of food poisoning. If the doctor really suspected that all of that stuff would have happened, don't your think?

 

[jakeman]

Morgan and Morgan
http://www.forthepeople.com/
For the People
http://www.forthepeople.com/
Offices: Orlando

 

[dopeylover]

@aae991 I also saw this on multiple fan sites. If you're interested in truly pursuing this, I'd be careful what I put out on the internet, esp. when you infer that threatening a large corporation with going public will make them pay up!! If I were you, I'd keep a low profile on this subject if you were to move forward.

 

[ddbowdoin]

good luck...

your legal fees will outweigh those expenses because Disney will drag this out.

You're a little speck going against a giant.

 

[Thunderstruck]

One piece of unsolicited advice from me. I don't know about the food poisoning but if you had to pay 6000 of a hospital bill then that is way too much. The biggest secret about hospital bills is they are absolutely negotiable and if you haven't already paid the bill I would be negotiating for a more fair price for the services received.

 

[Kobe!!]

One piece of unsolicited advice from me. I don't know about the food poisoning but if you had to pay 6000 of a hospital bill then that is way too much. The biggest secret about hospital bills is they are absolutely negotiable and if you haven't already paid the bill I would be negotiating for a more fair price for the services received.

Exactly what I was thinking when I read this last night but I kept my comments to myself.

Plus waiting 2-3 months for this to finally seem serious about taking higher action just seems sketchy to me.

 

[Goofnut1980]

pardon the language but.. who the hell spends $6000 for 2 nights at Disney World.. If you can pay that.. Then you can afford to lose $6000... It doesn't cost that much for 2 nights for Christmas holiday at the Grand Floridian.

Most food poisoning symptoms start to occur withing 2-6 hours from eating the food.

One very simple explanation is dehydration or even sun poisoning. Acts the same as a food born illness...

 

[Goofnut1980]

Maybe it's just me but I am really put off by the need for compensation for something unintentional. Again I have to ask what kind of insurance would leave so much out of pocket?

I agree with you 100%... I have a high deductible insurance plan though work and a family is only $2500 out of pocket.. But no ER in this country is going to cost you that much for having a stomach bug...Most insurance companies have a ER/Urgent Care visit fee... Maybe if you were admitted, but for food poisoning (if that is what it was).. They send you home and tell you to rest and drink plenty of fluid... just like if you had heat stroke/sun poisoning or dehydration...

Also, if they had to spend $6000 for 2 nights.. maybe they should have switched to Pop... for $139 a night...just sayin. Heck, I am taking my parents to BLT in December and a 2 bedroom villa is only $8400 for 6 nights... and that's a deluxe villa...

Also, food poisoning acts VERY differently per patient. They both would not have gotten sick within 5 minutes of each other after ingesting the same food. There are too many variables to how long it takes for the symptoms to trigger... Age, weight, amount of toxin, etc...

Some people just want the quick buck.

 

[Goofnut1980]

Ah Ha.So it was the Sushi.

I love sushi... Think I will have sushi before the Pink concert tomorrow night!!!!

 

[flynnibus]

FYI >> Did you contact the local board of health or inspections?
That happens to be DISNEY -- who owns the entire Reedy Creek district and all governmental resources for Reedy Creek (i.e. WDW). It really IS its own world.

AFAIK - they have no jurisdiction in that and its still the counties. Reedy Creek is very specific in what it acts as the government for.

 

[flynnibus]

pardon the language but.. who the hell spends $6000 for 2 nights at Disney World.. If you can pay that.. Then you can afford to lose $6000... It doesn't cost that much for 2 nights for Christmas holiday at the Grand Floridian.

One piece of unsolicited advice from me. I don't know about the food poisoning but if you had to pay 6000 of a hospital bill then that is way too much.

You guys are misreading the OP. That number is 'out of pocket expenses' - which would have included the additional hotel costs, additional flight costs (changing flights), and hospital expenses. Not defending the # per say, but it's not just a single expense.

Having kids that do dangerous sports.. I know a single visit to the ER can run 2k+ easy. But that's usually with imaging.

 

[rct247]

Sorry this happened to you. One thing about the whole managers refusing to talk may be if you even said the word "sue" or "lawyer" even in a joking manner or a "I'm not going to get a lawyer of anything". Those words are trigger words for most leaders to end conversation immediately and direct concerns to Guest Relations. So if the words were even mentioned, that may be while they clammed up so quickly and refused to talk anymore.

 

[real mad hatter]

I love sushi... Think I will have sushi before the Pink concert tomorrow night!!!!

Love Sushi..But Pink.

 

[Hot Lava]

wow this is a terrible story...I remember i got food poisoning in 2010 from checkers on 192 right infront of old town. it was from a bacon cheeseburger. about half way through i realized the bacon wasn't cooked and i took it off the burger... Well it was to late. That same night i got sick. I cant even describe how sick I was without shaking. It was awful but luckily it got out of my system in a day and didn't ruin the entire trip...
Can you please tell us where you were when you got sick? I'm leaving for Disney tom and I would like to try to avoid this place at all costs! (If there is nothing you can do to them legally, you should hit them where it hurts the most, in the wallet)

Over 20 years ago, I got food poisoning from a grilled chicken sandwich at Wendy's. I have had other FPs, but that was the worst!

Truth is vegetarian plates can have problems with bird droppings and other animal waste on them. It's matter of not being washed all the way or cross contamination, some veggies like spinach are naturally "dirty" and hard to get totally clean. You have to realize those veggies were picked in a Field, placed in the box most likely at the field then shipped directly to the restaurant. Most things are washed in cold water, it's not like you can run them through a washing machine. That's one of the great things about cooking something, you kill off everything bad. No cooking then you're depending on some one taking an entire case of what ever and washing ever surface of it which may or may not get it clean.

Get your veggies steamed! LOL!

Anytime you aren't preparing your own food, you are at risk (and even then). My MIL has horrible "kitchen hygiene". She refuses to acknowledge the risk of e. coli and salmonella regarding meats, chicken and eggs. She uses the same dishrag in the kitchen over and over (I only use sponges and get rid of or sanitize them regularly). With a small child, I am terrified that she will give him something that will kill him. She got huffy when I became upset when she cracked a bunch of eggs, wiped he hands on a towel, and then handed my son food.

 

[Thunderstruck]

You guys are misreading the OP. That number is 'out of pocket expenses' - which would have included the additional hotel costs, additional flight costs (changing flights), and hospital expenses. Not defending the # per say, but it's not just a single expense.

Having kids that do dangerous sports.. I know a single visit to the ER can run 2k+ easy. But that's usually with imaging.

I'm just guessing that at least half the bill was for the hospital. Regardless those bills are always negotiable and are highly inflated because the hospital expects insurance companies to negotiate.

 

[thomas998]

Flu is also rapid-onset.

What hospital did you visit?

They can of course do a test to see if you have the flu. It isn't painless though as they stick a cotton swap into your sinus cavity. They can do test to determine the exact strain of bacteria if they so desire, though in most instances once they rule out virus they treat it as a food poisoning and treat it as such and don't bother to get down to the nth degree of specifics unless the first line of treatment isn't working.

 

[thomas998]

We had a vegetarian plate of Ratatouille. The doctors at the hospital told us it was likely a leftover toxin from the bacteria on the food due to the rapid onset of symptoms. They said they see Disney food-borne illnesses all the time (vs. the stomach flu).

I'm guessing the ratatouille was cooked, which would make it less likely to be the culprit. Were there any sides that came with it like hummus, salad dressing, or other item that wasn't cooked?

 

[danpam1024]

During our recent trip to WDW (14th Christmas in a row at Fort Wilderness), one of my daughters and myself came down with food poisoning after a meal at a certain Disney property restaurant. We both became ill within 5 minutes of each other and ended up in the hospital. We were the only two that had this specific food. The doctors at the hospital ruled out stomach flu and pointed the finger at food-borne illness. Despite insurance, we are out $5-6000 for uncovered expenses and the extra two nights we had to stay at WDW until we recovered.

My question is how to deal with Disney in the claims process. They have been less than cooperative and seem to be stonewalling us to some degree. Some of the managers at the restaurant have refused to even speak with us anymore (and we were not being difficult with them, just asking questions). We have made it clear we are not suing them, but just want our out-of-pocket expenses covered.

Any suggestions or contact names that might be helpful?

Thanks!

DH had an anaphylactic reaction after eating at a Disney restaurant. Our ins covered everything but the ambulance trip- Saratoga Springs must have picked it up because we never got a bill. The manager was very helpful and sincerely concerned. Contacted us multiple times throughout our 10 day stay (happened on day 2!).

 

[Sonya_c]

DH had an anaphylactic reaction after eating at a Disney restaurant. Our ins covered everything but the ambulance trip- Saratoga Springs must have picked it up because we never got a bill. The manager was very helpful and sincerely concerned. Contacted us multiple times throughout our 10 day stay (happened on day 2!).

ambulance rides from Disney property are free.