Beau DeMayo Criticizes Disney Amid Controversial Wrongful Death Lawsuit

As a seasoned gamer with a knack for following the behind-the-scenes drama of the entertainment industry, I’ve seen my fair share of corporate shenanigans. The latest turn of events involving Beau DeMayo and Disney has left me utterly astounded. It seems that the House of Mouse is stretching its legal prowess a tad too far, reaching into realms where even they might not have jurisdiction.


A few weeks prior to the launch of X-Men ’97, it became public knowledge that Beau DeMayo, the show’s creator, was unexpectedly let go by the company. His work email was deactivated without any prior warning. Neither the studio nor his representatives have given any explanation for this termination. At that point, DeMayo chose to remove his social media profiles and refrained from discussing the matter publicly.

Although he seemed poised when dealing with the recent event, DeMayo has now decided to speak up. He highlighted that Disney hasn’t contacted him about his Emmy nomination, even though he played a substantial part in producing and scripting the series – a role he asserts was largely self-driven.

If you’re curious about the connection between wrongful death and this situation, prepare for an astonishing action taken by Disney.

Jeffrey Piccolo has filed a lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, claiming they are responsible for the death of his wife, Kanokporn Tangsuan. This tragic incident happened after she had an allergic reaction while dining at Raglan Road Irish Pub in Disney Springs. Disney, in turn, is attempting to get the lawsuit dismissed or moved to arbitration, asserting that Piccolo agreed to arbitration when he signed up for a trial of Disney+ in 2019.

In simpler terms, Disney’s legal team argues that Piccolo purchasing Epcot Center tickets through their website doesn’t protect them from the ongoing lawsuit. Piccolo’s attorney finds this argument illogical, claiming it’s unjust to deny a court trial based on a subscription to Disney+. Disney responds by saying they don’t own or manage the restaurant in question, and are only trying to avoid being part of the legal dispute. Piccolo is requesting compensation under Florida’s Wrongful Death Act for emotional distress, loss of companionship, and additional costs.

Since Piccolo is a Disney+ subscriber, he has automatically accepted Disney’s Terms of Service. These terms include an agreement for third-party arbitration instead of lawsuits, specifically jury trials, which tend to lean towards individual rights over corporate ones.

In the heat of the commotion, I couldn’t help but jump into the fray, aiming a playful shot at my old gaming company. Seems like many fellow gamers are echoing the same sentiments, too.

This is disgraceful. Can’t say I’m surprised.

— Beau DeMayo (@BeauDemayo) August 15, 2024

The legalities behind it are insane, companies shouldn’t be allowed to do that.

Should be taken to the Supreme Court.

— Andrew (@andr3w_tx) August 15, 2024

They’d spend more on lawyers than the guy actually wanted smh

— Keshav (@keshavwppu) August 15, 2024

that is wild especially because they ignored being told what she was allergic to food wise

— cakes (@cakesaloso) August 15, 2024

This is so ghoulish it’s insane.

— Zombie Puke Eater!!🤢🤮🍽️ (@ZombiePukeEater) August 15, 2024

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2024-08-15 12:13