A New York University doctor who was allergic to nuts and dairy died in October last year after eating at one of Disney's restaurants in Florida despite staff assuring him of allergen-free food.
According to a report in the New York Post, her husband has filed a lawsuit blaming employees for the negligence that led to his wife's death.
In his 19-page lawsuit, Jeffrey Piccolo, the husband of the late Kanokporn Tangsuan, accused Walt Disney Parks and Resorts of negligence, claiming his wife told the waiter she had nut and milk allergies.
The incident occurred on October 5 while the couple was having dinner at Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant in Disney Springs. Tangsuan repeatedly made it clear that she had an allergy to certain foods, prompting staff to assure that they could produce allergen-free foods. After eating broccoli, corn fritters, scallops and onion rings, Tangsuan and her husband went to a shopping center where she began to feel sick.
When the soon-to-be deceased entered Planet Hollywood, he had difficulty breathing and collapsed. Although she was immediately given an epi-pen, she died at a local hospital.
According to court documents, the coroner's inquest determined that the death was due to “increased amounts of dairy products and nuts in her body.”
The papers also claimed that Disney advertises its ability to cater to the needs of people with food allergies and claims that food allergies are a “top priority” at its parks and resorts.
However, the lawsuit alleges that Disney “failed to educate, educate and/or instruct its employees” to “ensure that foods labeled as allergen-free or intended to be made allergen-free are in fact allergen-free.” “.
(Published on February 27, 2024, 09:33 IST)