For one Florida man, the most magical place on Earth certainly wasn't a trash can.
Justin Tripp, of Florida, filed a lawsuit Monday in Orange County court, claiming he was on a “crowded” ferry at Disney World in Orlando on April 27, 2023, and was directed to stand near the back of the boat. filed a lawsuit.
But the lawsuit says the boat “did not slow down” as it approached Magic Kingdom, causing the boat to crash into a dock, throwing Tripp into a steel pole and eventually “falling into a dumpster.” ing. ' This may have saved him from being thrown overboard.
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Tripp is seeking $50,000 in damages for head and neck injuries. Disability, hospitalization and medical expenses, “loss of ability to earn money,'' and “loss of ability to enjoy life.''
“Disney knew, or should have known with reasonable care, of the acts or omissions that caused the ferry to collide with the pier or cause the collision, and did not correct the situation,” the lawsuit states. states. W.F.L.A..
At Magic Kingdom, park goers can use the ferry for water transportation directly to the park from select Disney World Resort hotels.
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