Guest struck in eye by fireworks debris in Magic Kingdom, lawsuit says

The Cinderella Castle is seen at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, July 14, 2023, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

BAY LAKE, Florida (WESH) -- A North Carolina man has filed a lawsuit against Walt Disney World Resort after he was allegedly struck in the eye with fireworks debris.

The incident occurred when Fabricio Javier Sanchez Lopez, the plaintiff, attended the Happily Ever After fireworks show at Disney’s Magic Kingdom.

Sanchez Lopez was allegedly struck in the eye by smoldering fireworks debris falling from the sky, which caused significant injuries.

The lawsuit alleged that Disney was negligent, saying it had a responsibility to conduct the fireworks show safely and to maintain the surrounding premises in a condition that was safe for its guests.

Disney was also accused of not warning visitors about the dangers of falling fireworks debris and failing to consider wind and other weather conditions, which could have prevented the incident.

The lawsuit said the fireworks display used large amounts of explosives and pyrotechnics, which constitute “ultra-hazardous and/or inherently dangerous activities.”

Sanchez Lopez is suing for damages exceeding US$50,000 and demands a jury trial.

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By Allison Petro, WESH