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Disney seeks dismissal of lawsuit over death at Walt Disney World because 5 years ago, victim's husband briefly subscribed to Disney+ and clicked a waiver of his right to sue (wdwnt.com)

submitted 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 35 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

The idea that the right to sue can even be waived is absurd.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Agreed. Almost can't do anything without an arbitration agreement anymore. Can't rent an apartment, buy a car or get a job. Something has to change!

[–] [email protected] 12 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (2 children)

What’s the point of a legal system if everything usurps it.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 weeks ago

Precisely.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 weeks ago

The purpose of the legal system is to insure only rich people get justice

[–] [email protected] 22 points 4 weeks ago

How can a user agreement for a streaming app apply to a theme park? Is that legal?

[–] [email protected] 11 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (1 children)

I've heard most arbitration agreements don't generally hold up well in court.

Hopefully this is true

[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

I've unfortunately heard that when Disney can't hold up in court, they just hold out until their opponent goes bankrupt

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

I'm new news apparently cyber bullying worked in Disney back down. But, I have heard the same thing about Disney holding out until the other side has no more money.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Fuck Disney.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 weeks ago

Very much this. Jeez, who'd want to sign up for a cable channel when it means the corporation can kill you with impunity?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 weeks ago

You've heard about how having more money helps you win in court? This is how.

Despite the ridiculous claim, the plaintiff will still have to spend money, resources, and time arguing against this.

Guaranteed the Disney legal team has dozens of additional cards they could play to stall the system and discourage the family.

Hopefully the case was assigned to a no-BS judge