Disney has asked a Florida court to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit involving the tragic death of Dr. Kanokporn Tangsuan, a Long Island physician who suffered a fatal allergic reaction at Raglan Road Irish Pub in Disney Springs. The lawsuit, filed by Tangsuan’s husband, Jeffrey Piccolo, claims that the restaurant failed to accommodate her severe dairy and nut allergies, despite assurances from the waiter that the food was allergen-free.

In a controversial move, Disney argues that Piccolo is bound by an arbitration clause included in the terms of service for Disney+, a streaming service he had signed up for on a trial basis. Disney claims this clause requires the dispute to be resolved through arbitration rather than in court. The lawsuit, seeking more than $50,000 in damages, alleges that Raglan Road failed to properly train its staff to handle food allergy requests, leading to Tangsuan's tragic death from anaphylaxis.

A medical examiner’s report confirmed that her death was caused by elevated levels of dairy and nuts in her system, highlighting the severe negligence involved in the case. Disney’s legal argument centers around the arbitration agreement, which could potentially delay or alter the outcome of the lawsuit.