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- A doctor died from an allergic reaction after eating at a Disney World restaurant, according to a lawsuit.
- I had a severe allergy to nuts and dairy. The lawsuit says she repeatedly said this to the waiter.
- The deceased’s husband is seeking compensation of more than $50,000.
A New York doctor with a severe allergy to dairy and nuts died of anaphylaxis after eating at a Walt Disney World restaurant in Orlando, according to a lawsuit.
Filed in Florida Circuit Court last Thursday on behalf of Kanokporn Tangsuan’s husband, Jeffrey J. Piccolo, the 19-page complaint alleges negligence on the part of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant.
The complaint says Tangsuan, a family doctor in New York, died Oct. 5 after eating at the restaurant at Disney Springs, a shopping and dining complex at Walt Disney World Resort.
According to the lawsuit, Tangsuan, Piccolo and Piccolo’s mother dined at the restaurant because they believed it would have “adequate protections” to protect Tangsuan from allergens.
The complaint says Tangsuan and Piccolo repeatedly informed servers about their severe allergies to nuts and dairy, and explicitly asked if certain menu items could be prepared without those ingredients.
The lawsuit alleges that the waiter guaranteed Tangsuan and Piccolo that it would be safe to eat at the restaurant.
Tangsuan ordered a vegetable fritter, battered scallops, a vegan shepherd’s pie and onion rings, according to the lawsuit.
When the food arrived without allergen-free flags, the couple again sought reassurance from the waiter, who confirmed that the food was nut- and dairy-free, the complaint says.
After the meal, the couple went shopping and split up to browse different stores. According to the lawsuit, that’s when Tangsuan began having a severe allergic reaction, had trouble breathing, and collapsed to the floor.
The complaint says Tangsuan self-administered an Epi-pen while another person called 911.
When Piccolo tried to contact his wife, someone else took his phone and told him to go to the hospital immediately, according to the lawsuit.
He was later informed that his wife had died, according to the complaint. A online obituary He says he was 42 years old at the time of his death.
Piccolo seeks damages in excess of $50,000 under Florida’s Wrongful Death Law, as well as damages for loss of companionship, mental pain and suffering, loss of income, and medical and funeral expenses.
According to the results of an autopsy included in the complaint, Tangsuan’s cause of death was the result of anaphylaxis due to high levels of dairy and nuts in his system.
The lawsuit alleges negligence on the part of the restaurant and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, which controls the restaurants at Disney Springs.
It also says the restaurant failed to properly train staff, warn Tangsuan about allergens in her food, or prepare allergen-free food despite repeated requests.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts did not immediately respond to Business Insider’s request for comment.