ARI SHAPIRO, HOST:
Now we have an update on a story we first brought you last week. A woman died from an allergic reaction after she ate at a restaurant in a Disney-themed resort in Florida.
AILSA CHANG, HOST:
As a result, the woman's husband sued for wrongful death. Disney countered with a pretty unique argument in an effort to keep the case out of court.
SHAPIRO: They argued that, years previously, the victim's husband agreed to settle any disputes with Disney outside the courtroom when he created a Disney+ account for a monthlong trial in 2019. They pointed to a clause in the terms and conditions from that agreement. Well, after the case went public, the company reversed its position.
CHANG: In a statement, the head of Disney Parks and Experiences, Josh D'Amaro, said, quote, "with such unique circumstances as the ones in this case, we believe the situation warrants a sensitive approach to expedite a resolution for the family who have experienced such a painful loss," unquote.
SHAPIRO: We should note that Disney+ is among NPR's financial sponsors, and we cover them like any other company.
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