Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Latest-ID-77607.asp" target="_blank"><b>Latest: Settlement In Donald Duck Groping Lawsuit</b></a> <p>TheSmokinGun.com reports a lawsuit by a Pennsylvania woman against Disney alledging Donald Duck had groped her has been settled...</p> <p> <p><i>The Pennsylvania woman who alleged that she was fondled by Donald Duck during a visit to Epcot Center in Florida has settled her lawsuit against Disney, federal court records show. ..... The court filings do not disclose settlement terms, which presumably included a payment to Magolon, a 28-year-old Upper Darby resident. ... </i><font color="#444444" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><i>Magolon contended that her fondling at the puffy hands of the cartoon character caused her to suffer “severe physical injury, emotional anguish and distress including, but not limited to post-traumatic stress disorder.” </i></font></p> <p>Isn't it funny how often it's still call "Epcot Center" all these years later?</p> </p>
Originally Posted By tashajilek What a weird lawsuit. It doesnt suprise me if true, i have pictures with Duffy getting a little friendly with me lol.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance This topic got my hopes up. I thought for a second, Disney was offering Donald Duck groping meet and greets.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hmmmm, so many possible opportunities to get in hot water with my comments, so little time. My mom complained of groping at DLP 11 years ago. Though from what I could see, it was a case of the character not seeing properly and putting their hand where they thought best, the gloves were so thick, they wouldn't have felt anything. But there was no trauma. She was annoyed for about 5 minutes. Urrgghhhhh, if groping did take place, of course that is wrong, but overall, this case just is another notch in wasting public funds, ruining lives for youngsters by 1000 paper cuts (my kids are no longer allowed to take sun cream to school as the teachers and other children are not allowed to apply it). And after a while it will affect the overall experience in the parks (the payoff will have to come from somewhere, the operating procedures may change etc.) On another note, reports are coming in that after the Big Thunder accident in Paris last month, all the attractions that have moving effects near the ride vehicles (PotC, Snow White, Space Mountain etc.) have had the effects switched off. We know what happened with Alice in Wonderland in Anaheim. It shows cause and effect. I wonder what the effect of this case will be?
Originally Posted By KCCHIEF I, also did not know this case was out there.....I don't know.....but, how could one grope effectively with that costume on???
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Wasn't there some other character lawsuit a few years ago where they brought a costume in to the courtroom, and proved that what was being described was physically impossible? Perhaps Disney was able to prove enough from that precedent to convince the lady to drop the charges (which I believe would still fall in the category of 'settling out of court').
Originally Posted By MPierce I've never seen Donald at Epcot. Has anyone else? Minnie fondeled me one time when I was getting my picture taken with her at that Studios that I can never remember the initials of. I kind of liked it!
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<I've never seen Donald at Epcot. Has anyone else?>> He's over at Mexico. And at the Character Stop maybe? I'm not sure.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> He's over at Mexico. And at the Character Stop maybe? I'm not sure. << Thanks Skipper,I knew I shouldn't have had those Bloody Marys for breakfast, and lunch. I completely forgot about that. I hate that new ride too!
Originally Posted By Christi22222 My question when I hear all these stories is, how hard is it to knock away the hand of a character? Or walk away? I mean, I am all for personal respect. But you also have to have some common sense and look out for yourself. That's just life. So grow up and deal with the situation, if you really believe there is one. For gosh sakes, there is no way you can convince me a lawyer is required in ANY of these 'groping character' situations. Good grief.
Originally Posted By Longhorn12 >how hard is it to knock away the hand of a character? Or walk away?< Not hard at all, but that doesn't lead to the big $$
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I wonder what the effect of this case will be? --- more attorney's making money -and more people being paid off- likely for nothing. I too want to be careful because of course if this occurred it would be very wrong. But with costume gloves the size of pillow pets- let's be honest here- it likely was the same issue you mention- not being able to see where headed.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 I was groped by Mickey on my recent visit to his new Main Street digs ... and I didn't cry like fanbois at Wishes. I enjoyed his warm embrace. And Minnie blew me ... kisses too! They were both very nice. I think some folks really take this waaay too far. I just don't believe that even a crazy foamhead is going to truly do anything that even approaches what goes on at most TSA checkpoints these days. ~Does anyone who wears an Orange Bird tee ever get (blanked)?~
Originally Posted By RoadTrip Of course the end result of all this will be that when you have your photos taken with the characters they won't be able to touch you. Stand by your side, but no arm around the shoulders, etc. Damn lawyers.
Originally Posted By Christi22222 ^^I don't mean to be hateful, but if the end result is less emphasis on meet and greets as a main focus of Disney, I'd actually be ok with this. I don't want them gone at all. But could they please not count as E tix that suck entire budgets?
