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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How dumb are these parents? Who in the United States doesn't know that ANY body of water in FL (besides the ocean), no matter how pretty or inviting it may seem likely has gators and/or venomous things. I love that we're splitting hairs between swimming and wading, when this child shouldn't have been touching water, period. Even if the signs don't say it - why risk it?

Wonder how close the dad was to the kid - bc I would think a dad standing right there could grab the kid under the armpits end pull hard enough to pull him out. Though I guess that also depends on the gators grip.

Sad but I don't want to see Disney paying out huge sums here.[/quote]

Okay, for one thing, if you believe that every single person in the US is aware of the dangers of alligators in Florida, you are a moron. Full stop.

Secondly, even if this kid was standing 12 inches away, not touching the water, the alligator still could have gotten him. [/quote]

Really? I would wager that people who don't know about gators in Florida are the idiots. [/quote]

Yes, I know that you would wager that. Because you don't know shit about how the world works.[/quote]

We're not talking about the world. We're talking about the US. And if the US school system hasn't taught families [b]well off enough to visit Disney[/b] that there are gators in Florida, they're morons. [/quote]

I am highly educated.  I live in New England and visit beaches nearly every day.  I[b] am aware that alligators live in Florida, and specifically in the Everglades.  I would never dream that there are alligators at the shoreline of a Disney [/b]advertised "white sands" beach where families are encouraged to play and watch fireworks.  Absent signage saying "No Wading" due to bacteria, alligators, whatever, my 2 year old would certainly have been allowed to go in the water up to his ankles as I stood nearby.

There but by the grace of God go I.  Just horrifying.[/quote]

This is what confuses me. Why is Disney somehow separate from Florida? Is it not in Florida? How would you reasonably expect them to ensure there is no wildlife in their waters? Seriously. How?

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We all know how Disney is so meticulous about controlling things, creating a sterile fantasy, that I would think Disney would not deign to allow wildlife in its man-made lagoon next to a man-made lake at a family resort.    [/quote]

Florida wildlife and game commissioner has stated that Disney was very responsible in removing alligators and working with his agency. Sheriff said the same thing. If there is a trial, these two would be strong witnesses for Disney. I don't envision a quickie settlement so many of you imagine. Florida also has a comparable negligence defense, which the jury can determines if parents were also negligent in any way. If so, how much were the negligent. [/quote]

That's if the suit goes to trial.  I don't think Disney or the family is culpable, but I do think Disney will compensate the family.  Their loss happened at Disney -- Disney will give them money, not an admission of guilt.[/quote]
Well a lot of that will depend on how much money the parents feel they should be compensated for. If it's a reasonable amount to Disney, yes they will give them something. If the parents go for the jugular, I don't expect Disney will just rollover without putting up a defense. [/quote]

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