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Goofy Sues Disney for Injuries
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lebernadin
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I don't buy the argument that people know exactly what they're getting into with new jobs/careers. The amount of turnover in the workplace dictates that HR departments keep the revolving door turning at a constant pace to keep up with those leaving. In every job there is the company line that is given to you from the minute you read/hear about the job opening til the end of training. Then when you get to your work area and meet your co-workers, you slowly learn what you'll REALLY be doing day in and day out. Are HR departments totally evil for not telling the exact truth? No, because its safe to say very few jobs would be filled if you knew exactly what you'd be doing day in and day out ahead of time.
Its not always possible, but at all costs try and talk to people who are already doing a job you're interested in within the same company. Most people are dying to whine about "problems" and you can usually decipher what may be something you can deal with and that person's pickyness. On the converse, they can also let you in on perks about the job that the HR department is oblivious to or is not about to advertise to the general public.
As far as this particular suit, its a wait and see. MKT if you can remember and update the board on what happens with this case further on down the road i'd be interested to know.
Its not always possible, but at all costs try and talk to people who are already doing a job you're interested in within the same company. Most people are dying to whine about "problems" and you can usually decipher what may be something you can deal with and that person's pickyness. On the converse, they can also let you in on perks about the job that the HR department is oblivious to or is not about to advertise to the general public.
As far as this particular suit, its a wait and see. MKT if you can remember and update the board on what happens with this case further on down the road i'd be interested to know.
BwanaBob
Well-Known Member
Ford claims he has been hounded by problems ever since, experiencing "disabling injuries to his back and neck," "mental anguish" and "loss of enjoyment of life." He's seeking $300,000.
...to coincide with this, Ford has lately been seen chasing neighbor's vehicles, drinking out of the toilet, and most disturbing, sniffing complete stranger's crotches. Full story at 11!
...to coincide with this, Ford has lately been seen chasing neighbor's vehicles, drinking out of the toilet, and most disturbing, sniffing complete stranger's crotches. Full story at 11!
Tigggrl
Well-Known Member
Frivilous?? I don't think so...I DO believe that the guy should have filed an accident report immediately after.
TRUST ME...WHen it comes to CM injuries, Disney is less than sympathetic.
BUT! You have to do your part as a CM too...making sure you are covered. No one else is going to.
TRUST ME...WHen it comes to CM injuries, Disney is less than sympathetic.
BUT! You have to do your part as a CM too...making sure you are covered. No one else is going to.
comes with the territory. i'm a computer tech and slowly getting carpal tunnel syndrome, maybe i should sue my company. my father gets lower back problems from driving a bus maybe he should sue the bus company?. at least you can tell your kids that your acs and pains made lots of families and kids very happy, not alot of jobs you can say that about.
Sir Hiss527
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Why now 2 years after? You have got to be kidding me...:lol:
yes it does... my big injuries came from Tapestry of Dreams however... due to Disney's negligence. I told them before the parade I felt unsafe due to high winds and a slippery surface, and they didn't listen. Well, this puppeteer went down hard. It's ok though... i'm not one to sue normally. They refill my prescriptions and pay for me to continue seeing a specialist. In my experience, The Walt Disney World company would rather deal with Workers Comp and pay a CM for an injury, rather than take steps to prevent it from happening in the first place.
thank you for looking at it that way.... I stlil don't. When the kids were happy, I was happy and not injured. When I was injured WITH a character, it did NOT make any kids happy having to see that characater and myself exit early, usually while seeing a kid. As for the ToD injuries... guests had to carry me off since none of the parade coordinators were able to be seen.
sorry.. bitter sentiments
xfkirsten
New Member
I can confirm that Disney can be very negligent when it comes to some of the entertainment costumes. I had a BIG problem with one costume in particular, and it actually had me CRYING because of pain when I was offstage. Well, I tried to get them to disapprove me. Twice. They wouldn't do it because it "fits me properly." I ended up having to give away those shifts every time I got them.
Also, I know of one costume in particular that injures half the people who put it on, and those people end up in the same situation I was in.
However, as someone mentioned, it comes with the territory. If going out and making people happy wasn't worth it, we wouldn't be doing it. I loved my job, and despite having those days when I went home and laid flat on my back for awhile, I considered it all worth it. It was a very emotionally rewarding job. I think, however, that they do need to pay a bit more attention to costume problems, because it'll save them a load in workers comp.
-Kirsten
Also, I know of one costume in particular that injures half the people who put it on, and those people end up in the same situation I was in.
However, as someone mentioned, it comes with the territory. If going out and making people happy wasn't worth it, we wouldn't be doing it. I loved my job, and despite having those days when I went home and laid flat on my back for awhile, I considered it all worth it. It was a very emotionally rewarding job. I think, however, that they do need to pay a bit more attention to costume problems, because it'll save them a load in workers comp.
-Kirsten
General Grizz
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Thanks for all of the insight, Kristen and Rob. Very sad. . . my prayers are with you and the cast of the Walt Disney World Resort.
Mary Poppins
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gotta love the character candy... Skelaxin and Ibuprofen
that's the only reason I made sure my light duty was at MK. I would always end up either A- driving a van, B- sitting on my @$$ filling up squeeze breeze bottles, C- walking upstairs in the park as a "Secret Shopper." As far as returning... ugh yeah. Tapestry was the reason I got a CDL.. they needed Van Drivers at AK and I needed a break.
Hey! I did that a few times for extra hours.. lol. I did mostly Yay and Nay though... I had to to see a specialist too
Pixie Duster
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I'm really sorry guys, I had no idea, I guess I kind of wanted to stay in my little bubble.
xfkirsten
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Light duty is evil. My roommate was on light duty for a long time, and she had to spend an eight hour shift counting tabs off Coke cans (for one of those charity things). Jars and jars full of tabs. And not only that, but they were nasty and sticky tabs.
I had fun when I got sent to Costuming though. I was there with my roommate once, and we had great competitions to see who could match the most costume pieces in the mismatch bins.
-Kirsten
Atta83
Well-Known Member
But you knwo the funny thing is some coustumes are great while others are pure hell. I loved some and hated others. You would think they would come up with different thigns to help us out right. Make the cision better adn otehr things. o well though i guess. I guess all i have to say it happened it was the past didnt do something fast about it his fault......gosh i feel mean
Originally posted by xfkirsten
Light duty is evil. My roommate was on light duty for a long time, and she had to spend an eight hour shift counting tabs off Coke cans (for one of those charity things). Jars and jars full of tabs. And not only that, but they were nasty and sticky tabs.
I had fun when I got sent to Costuming though. I was there with my roommate once, and we had great competitions to see who could match the most costume pieces in the mismatch bins.
-Kirsten
I would do donuts and go off-roading in company vehicles...
or go ride on a skateboard in the tunnels.
I'm bad.
Pixie Duster
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Hey Rob, sorry sweety, not on my normal computer, I will get on AIM once I am back on my normal computer.