Rat bit man at MK. Man sues. No comment from rat.

ppete1975

ppete1975

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What the article doesn't say is what happened after the cast member took away the rat. Did they take the couple backstage and talk to them or did they just walk away. If Disney walked away then clearly it is in a way Disneys fault (unless no one mentioned the biting. If the biting was made clear, the cast member should have taken them and had the bite looked at (if they have proper staff) or paid for a drs visit with rabies shots (although they have the rat so it could have been tested). A bunch of apologies and maybe reimburse for their tickets or hotel stay.. and this probably would never have happened. Ill be honest if I told Disney I got bit and they just took the rat and walked away.. I might be peeved.
Remember rats do carry rabies so besides the bite which shouldn't need stitches or anything, the real fear is making sure you get rabbies shot.
 
ppete1975

ppete1975

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Gringrinngghost said:
The court case number is 2018-CA-002846-O : HALDEMAN, GALEN et al.vs.WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS US INC

The incident occurred "On or about April 4, 2014".

They are suing because (and I take this directly from the complaint): "As a result of Disney’s negligence, Galen Haldeman was bitten by this rat and has been beset with debilitating medical problems ever since. Galen Haldeman has been injured in and about his body and extremities, suffered pain therefrom, incurred medical expense in the treatment of the injuries, and suffered physical handicap and impairment, disfigurement, mental anguish, inconvenience, loss of capacity for the enjoyment of life, aggravation of a previously existing condition, and her working ability was impaired; the injuries are either permanent or continuing in nature and Plaintiff will suffer the losses and impairment in the future." and furthermore that "The conditions that gave rise to Disney’s rat problem were caused by Disney, or were known to Disney or had existed for a sufficient length of time that Disney should have known about them, or the conditions occurred with regularity and were therefore foreseeable."

Count 2 (The wife's complaint): "As a result of Galen Haldeman’s injuries, Carol Haldeman has suffered the loss of support, services, comfort, society, attentions, and consortium of Galen Haldeman, and will continue to suffer those losses in the future."

They are demanding a jury trial.

The demands of evidence from Disney are as follows:


The following questions were sent to Disney to be answered and handed back to the attorney:


The attorney for the couple is David Singer & Associates as per court records.

Disney has 20 days as of March 25th, to file a written response to the attached Complaint.
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so it was 4 years ago.. so unless they have proof or even the cast members name how can you prove it even happened? Why did it take 4 years? And wasn't she already in a wheelchair when it happened?
 
BoarderPhreak

BoarderPhreak

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Gringrinngghost said:
..."As a result of Disney’s negligence, Galen Haldeman was bitten by this rat and has been beset with debilitating medical problems ever since. Galen Haldeman has been injured in and about his body and extremities, suffered pain therefrom, incurred medical expense in the treatment of the injuries, and suffered physical handicap and impairment, disfigurement, mental anguish, inconvenience, loss of capacity for the enjoyment of life, aggravation of a previously existing condition, and her working ability was impaired; the injuries are either permanent or continuing in nature and Plaintiff will suffer the losses and impairment in the future."...
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O.M.G. Obviously legalese but holy moly, what a pant load! You got nipped by a rodent that you were stupid enough to pick up, buttercup.
 
Gringrinngghost

Gringrinngghost

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Some other Disney Lawsuits for the month:
March 5th: Former CM suing for being "terminated for bringing in too many people with his Main Gate pass."
Marth 6th: Guest being injured when a "broken bathroom door inside the handicapped stall located near the "Star Wars" area, which fell and struck the plaintiff"
Marth 6th: Guest at Port Orleans being injured when she "slipped and fell on a slick, liquid, wet substance that was on the floor" going down a Stairwell.
March 7th: Guest at Epcot "suffered severe injuries after being physically attacked and beaten by intoxicated minor,"
March 8th: Guest at the Tune In Lounge injured when "a wooden counter fell on her right leg, sustaining injuries as set forth."
March 12th: Guest at All Star Music Resort, "slipped and fell due to a substance on the floor of the food court area."
March 14th: Guest at Animal Kingdom was "injured by a malfunctioning door, which slammed shut with enough excessive force so as to sever a portion of his finger"
March 14th: Guest at Animal Kingdom was "injured when she fell due to a broken and defective sidewalk"
March 15th: Guest was injured when an ECV ran over his foot.
 
ppete1975

ppete1975

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Gringrinngghost said:
Some other Disney Lawsuits for the month:
March 5th: Former CM suing for being "terminated for bringing in too many people with his Main Gate pass."
Marth 6th: Guest being injured when a "broken bathroom door inside the handicapped stall located near the "Star Wars" area, which fell and struck the plaintiff"
Marth 6th: Guest at Port Orleans being injured when she "slipped and fell on a slick, liquid, wet substance that was on the floor" going down a Stairwell.
March 7th: Guest at Epcot "suffered severe injuries after being physically attacked and beaten by intoxicated minor,"
March 8th: Guest at the Tune In Lounge injured when "a wooden counter fell on her right leg, sustaining injuries as set forth."
March 12th: Guest at All Star Music Resort, "slipped and fell due to a substance on the floor of the food court area."
March 14th: Guest at Animal Kingdom was "injured by a malfunctioning door, which slammed shut with enough excessive force so as to sever a portion of his finger"
March 14th: Guest at Animal Kingdom was "injured when she fell due to a broken and defective sidewalk"
March 15th: Guest was injured when an ECV ran over his foot.
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Shouldn't these people complain at the park after it happens.. I'm sure Disney would make sure that they were taken care of. Of course you cant sue for millions but your drs bills can be covered and maybe a selfie with Donald. All joking aside I'm pretty sure Disney is very generous and feels bad if you get hurt in there park. The lawsuits are becoming ridicules.
 
LAKid53

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Gringrinngghost said:
Some other Disney Lawsuits for the month:
March 5th: Former CM suing for being "terminated for bringing in too many people with his Main Gate pass."
Marth 6th: Guest being injured when a "broken bathroom door inside the handicapped stall located near the "Star Wars" area, which fell and struck the plaintiff"
Marth 6th: Guest at Port Orleans being injured when she "slipped and fell on a slick, liquid, wet substance that was on the floor" going down a Stairwell.
March 7th: Guest at Epcot "suffered severe injuries after being physically attacked and beaten by intoxicated minor,"
March 8th: Guest at the Tune In Lounge injured when "a wooden counter fell on her right leg, sustaining injuries as set forth."
March 12th: Guest at All Star Music Resort, "slipped and fell due to a substance on the floor of the food court area."
March 14th: Guest at Animal Kingdom was "injured by a malfunctioning door, which slammed shut with enough excessive force so as to sever a portion of his finger"
March 14th: Guest at Animal Kingdom was "injured when she fell due to a broken and defective sidewalk"
March 15th: Guest was injured when an ECV ran over his foot.
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The ECV lawsuit is ridiculous, as are many of the others.
 
BoarderPhreak

BoarderPhreak

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I have no doubt that Disney sees an endless stream of this nonsense. Clearly some are honest accidents due to whatever, and Disney should be responsible. But they shouldn't be responsible for fixing stupid. What's appalling to me is that people will literally sue over anything they think will net them a free lunch. Surprising? No, sadly - not at all.
 
Gringrinngghost

Gringrinngghost

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ppete1975 said:
so it was 4 years ago.. so unless they have proof or even the cast members name how can you prove it even happened? Why did it take 4 years? And wasn't she already in a wheelchair when it happened?
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Direct from the Complaint: "On or about April 4, 2014, the Haldemans were in the park, and had just ridden the Buzz Lightyear ride. Galen’s wife, Carol Haldeman, was in a wheelchair because she sometimes uses a wheelchair when her back pain flares up. Galen was pushing Carol in the wheelchair. Suddenly, as the Haldemans neared the entryway of the Buzz Lightyear merchandise store, a large rat ran into the store. Someone yelled “Rat!” and kicked the rat. But the rat just jumped onto one of the wheels of Carol’s wheelchair and clawed its way up the wheel toward Carol. Just as the rat was about to bite into Carol’s arm, Galen grabbed the rat and yanked it off the chair. As he did so, the rat bit into one of Galen’s fingers. Galen had to twist the rat’s neck, and the rat fell to the floor where someone threw an empty plastic container over it. A Disney employee ran over and told onlookers not to photograph the rat, and he took the rat away. Disney promised the Haldemans they would have the rat tested for disease, but they never did, and now it is too late to determine the diseases the rat was carrying."
 
Gringrinngghost

Gringrinngghost

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BoarderPhreak said:
I have no doubt that Disney sees an endless stream of this nonsense. Clearly some are honest accidents due to whatever, and Disney should be responsible. But they shouldn't be responsible for fixing stupid. What's appalling to me is that people will literally sue over anything they think will net them a free lunch. Surprising? No, sadly - not at all.
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25 Cases so far this year.

Broken down as follows:
1x CA - Negligent Security
1x CA - Discrimination - Employment or Other
3x CA - Negligence Other
3x CA - Auto Negligence
17x CA - Premises Liability - Commercial

Going back one year from Today, March 27th –– 84 cases they we're involved in.
 
BoarderPhreak

BoarderPhreak

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^ That says it all right there... "Premises Liability."

Andrew C said:
Is it worth going to court over 15k? I guess Disney will make that decision based on what they feel is best.
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That's just it... Disney will get dinged for $15k because it would probably cost that much in time and money for their lawyers to mount a defense. Though they're probably laughing... "Only $15k? LOL - pay that fool and make this go away." Unfortunately, that would mean this idiot "won" for whining. I think Disney should fight it just enough to cost the plaintiff $15k. But that's just me. 🤣
 
Isanka

Isanka

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Leave the rats alone. They are far from being little evil monsters! They are in fact very intelligent social beings who like to interact with each other and their favorite humans. They are very friendly, intelligent, playful, they like hugs and are very clean.
 

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