The family of a 4-year-old Isaiah Harris is asking the California district court to approve the $50,000 California burn injury settlement that they've reached with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. Harris sustained burn injuries to his face and lips last year at Disney World when a paper cup of nacho cheese ended up on his face after he grabbed a table to avoid falling from an unsteady chair.
His parents filed a California injury to a minor lawsuit on his behalf accusing the amusement park company of not trying to regulate/monitor the nacho cheese's temperature even though it knew that young kids would be eating it and of failing to provide any warning. They said that as a result of Walt Disney's negligence, Harris suffered second and third-degree burns. He underwent treatment for his injuries for almost a year.
Burn Injuries
Burns can be very painful and--depending on the severity of the injuries--can result in scarring, swelling, blistering, shock, disfigurement, and death. Sustaining a burn injury can also be emotionally traumatic. While minor burns may only require over-the-counter medication, some burns are serious enough to require hospitalization, skin grafts, surgery, and rehab. Some severe burns can take months to recover from. In some cases, permanent disfigurement may be the outcome.
It is the responsibility of premise owners to make sure that there is nothing on their property that could cause serious burns to visitors, patrons, customers, or guests. This includes making sure that foods and liquids are served are not too hot that they can cause burns to the mouth or other parts of the body.
Amusement Park Lawsuits
If you were injured while at a theme park, you may have grounds for filing an Orange County, California amusement park accident lawsuit. The injury doesn't need to have occurred while on an amusement park ride. Like all property owners, amusement park owners are responsible for minimizing any hazards on the grounds that could cause serious injuries to a minor or an adult.
Family sues Disney when hot nachos burn son, Signon San Diego, February 11, 2011
Family of Boy Injured at Disney's Magic Kingdom Accepts Set, Injury Board, July 28, 2011
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More Blog Posts:
6-Year-Old Sustains Orange County, California Burn Injuries After Fall Into Beach Fire Pit, California Injury Lawyers Blog, May 20, 2011
Huntington Beach Personal Injury Claim Seeks Over $500,000 for 11-Year-Old's Burn Injuries from Trip and Fall Accident into Fire Pit, California Injury Lawyers, March 17, 2010
Children of Elderly Couple Killed When Bathrobe Caught Fire File California Wrongful Death Lawsuit Alleging Products Liability, California Injury Lawyers, November 5, 2009
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