Does signing up for Disney+ waive your right to sue the entertainment company — ever?

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People gather at the Magic Kingdom theme park before the 'Festival of Fantasy' parade at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, U.S. July 30, 2022. REUTERS/Octavio Jones

Does signing up for Disney's popular streaming service mean you have agreed to never sue the entertainment giant over anything, forever? That is what Disney argues in a wrongful death lawsuit involving a 42-year-old New York doctor.The Associated PressPeople gather at the Magic Kingdom theme park at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., in this 2022 file photo.

"The Terms of Use, which were provided with the Subscriber Agreement, include a binding arbitration clause," the company wrote in its motion. "The first page of the Subscriber Agreement states, in all capital letters, that 'any dispute between You and Us, Except for Small Claims, is subject to a class action waiver and must be resolved by individual binding arbitration.

Fans flocked to Anaheim, Calif., last weekend for D23, Disney's annual convention that showcased the latest announcements in theme parks, TV, movies and merchandise from the company.Disney, in its May 31 filing, argued that whether Piccolo actually reviewed the service terms is "immaterial." It also noted the arbitration provision "covers 'all disputes' including 'disputes involving The Walt Disney Company or its affiliates.

"We are merely defending ourselves against the plaintiff's attorney's attempt to include us in their lawsuit against the restaurant," the company wrote in an emailed statement.

 

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