Disney admits liability in wrongful death lawsuit

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

I'm wondering, if not Disney, who could have been to blame in this matter?

They could have attempted to pin it on certain maintenance workers or certain attraction CMs. Of course, that would have been ludicrous, but they could have tried.

[Gemini Cricket]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

They could have attempted to pin it on certain maintenance workers or certain attraction CMs. Of course, that would have been ludicrous, but they could have tried.

True. But that, too, would have still been Disney, right? I don't know. I guess the whole time (since the accident) I was thinking, 'Boy, this is a huge Disney mess up.' And now they're saying it as if realizing it for the first time, 'Boy, we messed up.' Well, doy!


Whatever the outcome, I still kind of tense up when I pass the coyotes on BTM. Nerves, I guess.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

They could have attempted to pin it on certain maintenance workers or certain attraction CMs. Of course, that would have been ludicrous, but they could have tried.

While the company certainly played a strong part in this, SOME of the blame does rest on three individuals: 1) the maintenance worker who did an improper job, 2) the lead who signed off on the work without inspecting it, and to a lesser extent, the ride operators who allowed the train to continue THIRTEEN TIMES after hearing a suspicious noise.

Yes, Disney is to blame for their change in maintenance policy. But when did personal accountability go out the window?

[Alex]

The choice wasn't Disney takes the blame vs. Disney blames someone else but rather Disney admits liability versus Disney settles without making any statement regarding liability.

A more normal settlement by Disney would have had them saying, essentially, "without admitting we are liable we have reached a settlement agreement." Now, if anybody can find sufficient grounds for suit, Disney will not be able resist on a claim that they were not liable for the underlying accident (though they can probably find other grounds).

The Torres family is also free to forever say "Disney killed our son" where a more standard settlement would have a confidentiality clause that would generally bind them from further discussion of blame and responsibility.