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Man subjected to 'It's a Small World' song on stuck Disney ride awarded $8,000 [View all]
Finally, some justice! The award was way too low, but at least the song didn't kill him or drive him insane.
Disabled man stuck on Disneyland 'Small World' ride awarded $8,000
The paraplegic man was stuck on the ride for 30 minutes, listening to the famous tune, while others were evacuated. He needed medical aid after being rescued.
By Ari Bloomekatz, Los Angeles Times
March 26, 2013, 9:22 p.m.
A disabled man who was stuck inside Disneyland's "It's a Small World" ride after it broke down — though the music played on — has sued the amusement park and been awarded $8,000, the man's attorney said Tuesday.
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They were having a great time, Geffen said, but the "It's a Small World" ride "stopped working as he was just exiting the goodbye tunnel. The music was still blaring."
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Martinez was stuck on the ride for about 30 minutes, and then required medical assistance.
The suit was filed in U.S. District Court in Santa Ana. Geffen said the court awarded $4,000 for pain and suffering and $4,000 related to other access violations.
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http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-small-world-suit-20130327,0,3455079.story
The paraplegic man was stuck on the ride for 30 minutes, listening to the famous tune, while others were evacuated. He needed medical aid after being rescued.
By Ari Bloomekatz, Los Angeles Times
March 26, 2013, 9:22 p.m.
A disabled man who was stuck inside Disneyland's "It's a Small World" ride after it broke down — though the music played on — has sued the amusement park and been awarded $8,000, the man's attorney said Tuesday.
...
They were having a great time, Geffen said, but the "It's a Small World" ride "stopped working as he was just exiting the goodbye tunnel. The music was still blaring."
...
Martinez was stuck on the ride for about 30 minutes, and then required medical assistance.
The suit was filed in U.S. District Court in Santa Ana. Geffen said the court awarded $4,000 for pain and suffering and $4,000 related to other access violations.
...
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-small-world-suit-20130327,0,3455079.story
So if the song inflicts $8,000 worth of pain and suffering per hour, the length of the ride should indicate how much compensation everyday riders are due. Right?
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