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Lawsuit Over ‘Painful Wedgie’ at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Officially Dismissed
A bizarre Walt Disney World lawsuit that made headlines for all the wrong reasons has officially come to an end. A 2023 lawsuit stemming from a so-called “painful wedgie” allegedly suffered on the Humunga Kowabunga waterslide at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon has been voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiff, closing the case for good.
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The lawsuit was filed by Emma and Edward McGuinness in Orange County, Florida, and centered on a 2019 visit to the water park, which is part of Walt Disney World. According to the complaint, Emma McGuinness claimed she suffered severe and permanent injuries after riding Humunga Kowabunga, a trio of near-vertical enclosed body slides that send riders plunging down a five-story drop at speeds approaching 40 miles per hour. The filing accused Disney of failing to properly warn guests about the inherent dangers of the attraction and sought $50,000 in damages.
Disney denied the allegations, stating in court filings that McGuinness may not have used reasonable care or that her injuries could have been pre-existing. Disney also maintained that the attraction is safe and that riders are provided with clear instructions and warnings before boarding. The case saw additional friction when McGuinness requested a virtual deposition to avoid returning to Florida, a request that was denied by Judge Brian Sandor, who ordered her to appear in Orange County in person.
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After the parties failed to reach an agreement during a July 22 mediation, court records show that McGuinness voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit with prejudice in August. This means the same claim cannot be filed again. Her scheduled deposition was canceled, along with a trial that had been set to begin this month. Court documents do not indicate that any settlement was reached between the two sides.
While Disney has faced its share of unusual legal claims over the years, this case now officially slides into the history books, wedgie and all.
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