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Disney Lawsuit Dismissed After Failed Mediation Over Injuries
1/5/2026
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- Emma McGuiness's civil lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks was voluntarily dismissed.
- McGuiness alleged severe injuries from a 'wedgie' on the Humunga Kowabunga at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon in 2019.
- Disney denied the claims, stating the ride was safe and had operated for years without incident.
- The trial was removed from the calendar after mediation failed.
