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Have you ever travelled by a train? Most likely, your answer would be a resounding yes. It is impossible to escape <keyword id="19909154" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-railways" source="keywords">Indian railways</keyword> while travelling across the country. For most of us, trains are reminiscent of long distances, childhood memories and much more. However, they are slowly morphing into reminders of terrible accidents as well. About 9 people lost their lives this morning, while 60 others were gravely injured when a goods train collided with the <keyword id="22085842" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Sealdah-Kanchenjunga-express" source="Orion">Sealdah-Kanchenjunga express</keyword> near New Jalpaiguri, <keyword id="19896517" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="west-bengal" source="keywords">West Bengal</keyword> this morning. Just last year, 290 individuals died and 1,200 others were seriously injured when the <keyword id="899925" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="coromandel-express" source="Orion">Coromandel express</keyword>, <keyword id="22085843" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="smvt-howrah-superfast-express" source="Orion">SMVT-Howrah superfast express</keyword> and a good train crashed into each other. There’s nothing you can do to avoid a disaster, but you can always safeguard yourself against them. How? By insuring all your train travels at a nominal price. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="First off, who can opt for this insurance?" comment="subhead" text="First off, who can opt for this insurance?">First off, who can opt for this insurance?</cmsannotation> Railways offers its passengers the option to add insurance while booking their tickets. But this is possible only if they are booked online. If you book your tickets physically, or over the counter, you are not eligible for this facility. Additionally, those travelling in general compartments also cannot avail of this insurance. Moreover, if you are travelling with a child aged below 5, you cannot opt for insurance for them. Only children aged between 5 and 11 can benefit from this optional insurance. In case you buy insurance for travelling in train A, but end up travelling in a vikalp /alternate train, you’d still be eligible to make a claim. Non-Indian citizens are also not allowed to take this insurance. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="How much does it cost?" comment="subhead" text="How much does it cost?">How much does it cost?</cmsannotation> For a small sum of 45 paise, you can get a coverage of up to Rs 10,00,000. Here’s a breakdown of maximum sum awarded under various conditions : <ol><li><keyword id="6355784" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="death" source="Orion">Death</keyword> : Rs 10,00,000</li><li><keyword id="11208387" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Permanent-total-disability" source="Orion">Permanent total disability</keyword> : Rs 10,00,000</li><li>Permanent partial disability : Rs 7,50,000</li><li>Hospitalisation expenses : Rs 2,00,000</li><li>Transportation of mortal remains : Rs 10,000</li></ol>To opt for this insurance, all you’ve got to do is tick-mark a checkbox asking for adding insurance to your total travel fare, while you are booking the tickets. The premium will be automatically added to your total fare. You'll also get all necessary policy details on your email-ID and mobile number after you're done booking. Remember to fill out a nominee for the policy. In case there is no nominee allotted, the claims will be settled with the legal heir of the insured. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="What do I need to submit to make a claim?" comment="subhead" text="What do I need to submit to make a claim?">What do I need to submit to make a claim?</cmsannotation> In the unfortunate case of you meeting with an accident while travelling via trains, you need to submit a detailed report and all necessary documents to the insurer within 4 months of the date of the accident. In case you wish to file a <keyword id="20546236" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="death-claim" source="keywords">death claim</keyword>, you’ll need the following documents : <ol><li>Railway Authority report confirming the accident and details of deceased</li><li>Duly completed personal accident claim form signed by nominee / Legal Heir</li><li>NEFT mandate details, cancelled cheque and photo identity proof of nominee</li></ol>If you wish to file a disablement claim <ol><li>Railway authority report confirming the accident</li><li>Attested copy of disability certificate from Civil Surgeon of the hospital where one was undergoing treatment. It should also state the percentage of disability.</li><li> Attested copy of FIR.</li><li>All supporting X-Ray / Investigation reports</li><li>Claim form with NEFT details &amp; cancelled cheque of the beneficiary</li><li>Photographs of before &amp; after disability</li></ol>

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The investigation into the untimely death of <keyword id="21128622" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="liam-payne" source="keywords">Liam Payne</keyword>, former member of One Direction, has taken a dramatic new turn as authorities make arrests and uncover additional details surrounding his tragic fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Payne, who was just 30, was found dead on October 16 after falling from a third-floor balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel. New reports now reveal the complex and troubled circumstances leading up to that fatal night. According to an official autopsy obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, Payne had multiple narcotics in his system when he died. The investigation’s spotlight has fallen on two men recently arrested: a hotel maintenance worker and a suspected local drug dealer. Both individuals are accused of supplying Payne with the narcotics, which reportedly included cocaine, as revealed by forensic tests. The investigation has also implicated an Argentine businessman who claimed to be Payne’s manager during the singer's last days. Authorities believe the businessman falsely presented himself in this role and was involved in several incidents that may have contributed to the singer's distress. <h2>Mysterious events</h2>Reports describe Payne’s hotel room as a chaotic environment: there were broken items, alcohol bottles, and narcotics. Witnesses say this tension culminated in a confrontation with two women, identified as "L" and "R," whom Payne had allegedly contacted via an escort app. In a heated encounter, the women reportedly demanded $5,000 from Payne, which led to an argument that spilled into the hotel lobby. The hotel manager attempted to de-escalate the situation by calling the Argentine businessman, who was said to be a friend of Payne. This businessman, however, now faces a charge of "abandonment of a person" for allegedly failing to notify Payne’s family about his worsening state or alerting authorities after his death. Although he has cooperated with police only through his lawyer, he has not been detained. Authorities believe that while he may not have directly caused Payne’s death, his actions could have prevented tragedy if he had intervened sooner. <h2>An expanding investigation</h2>In their search for answers, Argentine police have raided nine locations tied to those involved. They have gathered critical evidence, including nine mobile phones, computers, hard drives, and a jar of marijuana, which they believe may hold clues to what truly happened. One of the nine locations raided was the rented room of "L," who had reportedly spent time in Payne's hotel room before the fatal incident. However, after briefly speaking with authorities, she disappeared, adding another layer of mystery to the case. Neighbours reported hearing a dog barking from her now-vacant room, and police are actively searching for her. As the investigation deepens, Payne’s family is preparing for his body’s return to the UK, where they will lay him to rest. Authorities continue to analyse the extensive evidence collected in hopes of understanding the full scope of events that led to the tragic loss of the young star. (With inputs from agencies)

Mystery deepens in Liam Payne’s tragic fall: Two arrested as new clues emerge

A health scare has gripped Gujarat after six children tragically succumbed to a suspected viral infection since July 10. While the cause is yet to be confirmed, State Health Minister <keyword id="20006003" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Rushikesh-Patel" source="keywords">Rushikesh Patel</keyword> has stated that <keyword id="22416433" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Chandipura-virus" source="keywords">Chandipura virus</keyword> is a strong possibility. Twelve cases have been identified across the state, with four reported in Sabarkantha district, three in Aravalli, and one each in Mahisagar and Kheda districts. Notably, two patients from Rajasthan and one from Madhya Pradesh also received treatment in Gujarat. Samples from all 12 patients have been sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune for definitive diagnosis, said Minister Patel. Five of the six deaths occurred at the civil hospital in Himatnagar, Sabarkantha district. It was there that paediatricians first suspected <keyword id="22427587" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="chandipura" source="keywords">Chandipura</keyword> and sent samples from four deceased children for testing. Sadly, four more children at the hospital subsequently developed similar symptoms. However, as the Health Minister emphasised, confirmation of the Chandipura virus can only come after test results are received. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="102646924" title="8 Effective home remedies to stay safe during ongoing flu/viral outbreak in India" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div><h2>But what is this Chandipura virus?</h2>Chandipura vesiculovirus or CHPV is a member of the <keyword id="22427586" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="rhabdoviridae" source="keywords">Rhabdoviridae</keyword> family that is associated with an encephalitic illness — which manifests as inflammation of the brain — in humans. The Chandipura virus, transmitted by mosquitoes, ticks, and sand flies, causes fever and symptoms similar to the flu. Interestingly, the virus is not considered contagious from person to person and has never been detected in any humans outside India. This mysterious virus was first detected in the blood of two patients from Maharashtra’s Chandipura village back in 1965. Since then, the virus has been linked to various unexplained outbreaks of encephalitis in the country. Recent ones include one in Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra in 2003, where 329 children were affected and 183 of them died. Similar cases were observed in children in Gujarat in the following year, in 2004. Given previous trends, the Chandipura virus seems to have a high mortality rate of over 50%. Accordingly, authorities are taking swift action to contain the situation. Intensive surveillance has been undertaken in the affected areas, Minister Patel stated. Over 18,600 people across 4,400 households have been screened for the virus and the Health Department is working tirelessly to prevent further spread of the disease. The state awaits confirmation from the NIV to guide further action. This incident highlights the importance of preventive measures against <keyword id="22242503" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="mosquito-borne-illnesses" source="keywords">mosquito-borne illnesses</keyword>, especially during the monsoon season. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="111250832" title="Bengaluru on dengue alert: City reports over 1,000 cases in 20 days; BBPM Chief falls prey to disease" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>

What is the Chandipura virus that has already claimed the lives of 6 children in Gujarat?

<ul class="summary-list"><li>HPE says it will continue to pursue its $4 billion lawsuit against <keyword id="20559006" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mike-Lynch" source="keywords">Mike Lynch</keyword>’s estate.</li><li>Lynch, along with his daughter and top attorney, died when his superyacht sank in August.</li></ul><keyword id="20092876" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Hewlett-Packard-Enterprise" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Hewlett Packard Enterprise" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Hewlett Packard Enterprise">Hewlett Packard Enterprise</keyword> said Monday that it wouldn't drop its lawsuit against the late <keyword id="22561489" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="tech-tycoon" source="keywords">tech tycoon</keyword><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/the-life-of-mike-lynch-autonomy-hp-2017-5" target="_blank"> Mike Lynch</a>'s estate. The news came two weeks after Lynch died in a tragic<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tech-tycoon-mike-lynch-confirmed-dead-superyacht-shipwreck-obituary-2024-8" target="_blank"> yacht sinking</a> off the coast of Sicily. Lynch, along with seven others, including his daughter and his<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/nyc-lawyer-died-yacht-wrote-chilling-linkedin-post-months-ago-2024-8" target="_blank"> top attorney</a>, drowned when his superyacht, Bayesian, sank. Before his death, Lynch had been embroiled in a nine-year legal battle with the company. Hewlett-Packard bought his software company, <keyword id="19954078" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Autonomy" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Autonomy" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Autonomy">Autonomy</keyword>, in 2011 and later accused Lynch of valuing it inaccurately. Hewlett-Packard broke into two companies — <keyword id="19960268" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Hewlett-Packard" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Hewlett Packard" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Hewlett Packard">Hewlett Packard</keyword> Enterprise and HP — in 2015. An HPE spokesperson said Monday that the company would continue to pursue the lawsuit, which seeks $4 billion in damages. <keyword id="22857988" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Angela-Bacares" source="keywords">Angela Bacares</keyword>, Lynch's wife who survived the yacht tragedy, is now expected to inherit her late husband's fight with HPE, Fortune <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://fortune.com/europe/2024/09/02/hewlett-packard-mike-lynch-bereaving-family-4-billion-lawsuit/">reported</a>. "In 2022, an English High Court judge ruled that HPE had substantially succeeded in its <keyword id="23150565" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="civil-fraud-claims" source="keywords">civil fraud claims</keyword> against Dr Lynch and Mr Hussain," the spokesperson said in a Monday <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://apnews.com/article/hewlett-packard-mike-lynch-autonomy-bayesian-yacht-sinking-014f4b2195a702a3fc4c0d81eef24e57">statement to the Associated Press.</a> "A damages hearing was held in February 2024 and the judge's decision regarding damages due to HPE will arrive in due course," they added to the outlet. "It is HPE's intention to follow the proceedings through to their conclusion." The Monday statement comes after the group initially sent a statement to several media outlets declining to comment on legal matters in light of the tragedy. "We do not think it appropriate to comment on legal matters in these tragic circumstances," the spokesperson said, per <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://fortune.com/europe/2024/08/27/hp-dilemma-mike-lynch-family-4-billion-claim/">Fortune</a>. We're saddened by this tragic event and our thoughts are with the families and friends of all the victims." The yacht sank just weeks after Lynch and Stephen Chamberlain, his former vice president of finance, were acquitted by a San Francisco jury in June of all criminal charges related to Autonomy's sale. The indictment <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mike-lynch-autonomy-hp-legal-battle-court-superyacht-sinking-2024-8">accused</a> Lynch and Chamberlain of falsifying financial documents, lying to auditors and regulators, and suppressing people who criticized Autonomy's financial practices. A representative of HP did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider sent outside regular business hours. Correction: September 3, 2024 — An earlier version of this story misstated when Lynch and Chamberlain were acquitted of criminal charges. They were acquitted weeks before the yacht sank, not weeks after. An earlier version also misstated the timeline of the lawsuit. It has been in process for nine years, not 13. The story has also been updated to clarify that Hewlett Packard Enterprise is pursuing the lawsuit against Lynch’s estate. HPE broke off from Hewlett-Packard in 2015.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise confirms it will continue its $4 billion suit against Mike Lynch's estate after he died in a tragic yacht sinking

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Sean "Diddy" Combs had four children with his ex-girlfriend, Kim Porter, before she died in 2018.</li><li>Quincy, Christian, Jessie, and D'Lila Combs have condemned "false rumors" about their parents.</li></ul>Sean "Diddy" Combs, his family members, and former partners have all been placed under a microscope since he was arrested last week. Now, four of <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/diddy-proud-father-of-six-meet-all-the-entertainers-kids-2022-10">Combs' seven children</a> are condemning "hurtful and false rumors" about their late mother, Kim Porter.Combs was indicted on <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/sean-diddy-combs-arrested-grand-jury-indictment-2024-9">racketeering and sex-trafficking charges</a> by federal prosecutors in Manhattan, 10 months after an explosive lawsuit from his ex-girlfriend, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/who-is-cassie-singer-actress-sean-combs-lawsuit-2023-11">Cassie Ventura</a>, accused Combs of <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/sean-combs-diddy-sex-trafficking-rape-abuse-lawsuit-cassie-venutura-2023-11">rape and abuse</a> throughout their relationship. (Combs denied the claims and they quickly reached a settlement. He pleaded not guilty in court and is currently awaiting trial.)Due to the nature of Ventura's allegations and the details in his unsealed indictment — as well as the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/timeline-sean-diddy-combs-sexual-misconduct-timeline-2024-2">11 additional civil lawsuits that have been filed against Combs</a> alleging assault, sexual misconduct, and other crimes — his past romantic relationships have become a particularly fierce source of speculation in tabloids and social-media comment sections.Some have even gone so far as to suggest that Combs had a hand in Porter's sudden death.On Sunday, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13870603/what-happened-diddy-dead-girlfriend-kim-porter-conspiracies.html">the Daily Mail published an article</a> with the headline, "What really happened to Diddy's dead girlfriend Kim Porter as wild conspiracies swirl." Two days later, the British tabloid followed with <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13886349/haunting-diddy-x-post-kim-porter-investigation-death.html">another</a> that reads, "Haunting Diddy X post to ex-partner Kim Porter as stars call for full investigation into her death."Combs and Porter began their <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://people.com/music/sean-diddy-combs-kim-porter-relationship-timeline/">long-term on-and-off relationship</a> in 1994. They shared four children: Porter's son, Quincy Taylor Brown, was born in 1991 and later adopted by Combs; the couple's biological son, Christian Combs, was born in 1994; and their biological twin daughters, Jessie James Combs and D'Lila Star Combs, were born in 2006.<div type="image" title="P Diddy Kim Porter" height="1333" width="2000" msid="113678281" hostid="261" sizebytes="134252"></div>Combs and Porter broke up for the final time in 2007 after <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://people.com/celebrity/kim-porter-says-she-was-betrayed-by-diddy/">Porter discovered Combs had been unfaithful</a> while she was pregnant with their daughters. (Combs' other daughter, Chance Combs, was also born in 2006 to another woman.)At the time, Porter told Essence that she secretly packed and <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.essence.com/news/kim-porter-on-breaking-up-with-sean-didd/">left their home when Combs was out of town</a>."There was no other way," Porter said. "You think he would have let me walk out the door? He wouldn't have wanted me to go."Asked if she was scared of Combs' reaction, Porter replied, "No! Not at all. But I wanted to be dramatic."Porter died in 2018 from <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://people.com/music/kim-porter-cause-of-death-lobar-pneumonia/">lobar pneumonia</a>, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. She was 47.A few days after Porter was found dead at home, Combs shared an emotional tribute on Instagram, which has since been deleted."I don't know what I'm going to do without you baby. I miss you so much," he wrote, per <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://people.com/music/diddy-breaks-silence-kim-porter-death/">People</a>. "Today I'm going to pay tribute to you, I'm going to try and find the words to explain our unexplainable relationship. We were more than best friends, we were more than soulmates."<h2 id="fad836e7-1830-4d77-a151-4b6f39768c0c">Quincy, Christian, Jessie, and D'Lila defended their parents' relationship in an open letter</h2><div type="image" title="Kim Porter, Quincy Brown, Sean Combs, Christian Combs, and Justin Combs in 2015." height="2000" width="3000" msid="113678283" hostid="261" sizebytes="403944"></div>Combs' four children with Porter shared a <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DAWCqvOJ5rI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link">joint statement</a> on Wednesday, published by Essence.Quincy, 33, Christian, 26, Jessie, 17, and D'Lila, 17, denied rumors that a <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/sep/25/diddy-kim-porter-memoir">memoir purported to be written by Porter</a> before her death circulating online was authentic and denounced anyone speaking to the press on behalf of their mother.They also shut down the "horrific conspiracy theories" that have been swirling around Porter's "tragic passing," particularly noteworthy given that Porter's ex and Quincy's biological father, Albert Joseph Brown III (aka producer Al B. Sure!), recently shared an Instagram post <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAQA8EtRHr2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link">calling for an investigation into Porter's death</a>."Our lives were shattered when we lost our mother," the statement reads. "She was our world, and nothing has been the same since she passed. While it has been incredibly difficult to reconcile how she could be taken from us too soon, the cause of her death has long been established. There was no foul play."Quincy, Christian, Jessie, and D'Lila also requested privacy as they grapple with their mother's death and father's arrest."We are deeply saddened that the world has made a spectacle of what has been the most tragic event of our lives," the statement reads."We ask that everyone please respect our mother, Kim Porter, and hold her legacy in high regard so that she may rest in peace," the letter concludes. "It's what she deserves. We love you and miss you, Mommy."This marks the first time any of Combs' children have spoken publicly since his arrest — although Quincy and Christian, as well as Diddy's 30-year-old son, Justin Combs, were all seen in court during <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/sean-diddy-combs-bond-court-jail-trial-2024-9">Combs' bail hearings</a> last week. Before the start of one hearing, Combs looked back at his family and held his heart before sitting down, as one of his sons held up his hands and shaped his fingers like a heart.<h2 id="8122a8e0-d994-4de2-8166-ba2edeb3c521">Christian is facing his own allegation of sexual assault</h2><div type="image" title="sean diddy combs christian king combs" height="2882" width="3968" msid="113678285" hostid="261" sizebytes="1098298"></div>In April, Combs was named as a co-defendant in a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles against his youngest son.A woman named Grace O'Marcaigh alleged that <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/chris-king-combs-accused-sexual-assault-father-diddy-lawsuit-2024">Christian drugged and groped her on a luxury yacht</a> where she was working as a steward.The lawsuit, reviewed by BI, includes an audio recording of the incident, indicating that O'Marcaigh asked Christian to stop touching her and to "take your hand off my ass."It also states that Combs chartered the yacht in December 2022. O'Marcaigh said Combs had full control over the vessel's staff."The apple does not fall far from the tree," reads the lawsuit.Combs and Christian's attorney, Aaron Dyer, denied the allegations and called the lawsuit "lewd and meritless."Jacob Shamsian contributed reporting.

Diddy's 4 children with Kim Porter condemn 'horrific conspiracy theories' about their mother's death amid his arrest

<ul class="summary-list"><li>A doctor died in 2023 of a severe allergic reaction after eating at Disney Springs in Florida.</li><li>Disney faced backlash for how it handled her widower's wrongful-death lawsuit.</li></ul>Earlier this month, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/category/disney">Disney</a> walked itself into a PR nightmare.Jeffrey J. Piccolo named the entertainment giant in a <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/doctor-dies-allergic-reaction-disney-world-restaurant-orlando-meal-lawsuit-2024-2">wrongful-death lawsuit</a> in February after his wife, Kanokporn Tangsuan, died at a restaurant in Disney Springs in Florida. Piccolo is representing Tangsuan's estate.Tangsuan, a doctor from New York, experienced a "severe acute allergic reaction" in October 2023 after dining at Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant.Court documents said that Tangsuan had severe dairy and nut allergies, so her family decided to dine at that restaurant because they believed it would have "proper safeguards." Piccolo and Tangsuan asked a restaurant employee on "numerous occasions" if the establishment served allergen-free options, which the employee confirmed.Tangsuan was then transported to the hospital after collapsing in Planet Hollywood, according to the lawsuit. A medical examiner's investigation determined that her cause of death resulted from "anaphylaxis due to elevated levels of dairy and nut in her system."Piccolo requested in excess of $50,000 in damages from Disney and the restaurant's operator, Great Irish Pubs Florida, Inc.<div type="image" title="A photo of a sign on a water tower with the Disney Springs logo" height="1704" width="2560" msid="112994364" hostid="261" sizebytes="276990"></div><h2 id="ee0ab6b7-685d-4bc8-a5df-f53f9b954556">Disney's response</h2>Disney's motion to compel arbitration might have been to avoid a jury trial, which could have attracted more media attention. But its response had the opposite effect.In May, Disney argued that Piccolo could not make his case before a a jury because he accepted a Subscriber Agreement when registering for a <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/disney-wrongful-death-lawsuit-theme-park-2024-8">Disney+ free trial in 2019</a>. Registering for an account includes agreeing to the Subscriber Agreement and <a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://disneytermsofuse.com/english/#BINDING-ARBITRATION-AND-CLASS-ACTION-WAIVER">Terms of Use</a>, which include a "binding arbitration clause."Arbitration is when parties involved in a dispute have a neutral third party resolve the matter instead of a court jury."The Terms of Use, which were provided with the Subscriber Agreement, include a binding arbitration clause. 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,'" court documents said.Disney said Piccolo agreed to those terms again in September 2023 when he booked tickets to visit one of its theme parks.Piccolo's lawyers responded to Disney earlier this month by calling the argument "fatally flawed" and "preposterous." Consumers thought so, too.The surprising legal argument also captured the media's attention, causing the story to go viral.<h2 id="85c69a05-05c8-4f5a-a8da-a54bf2f23220">Disney backtracks</h2>One X user <a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://twitter.com/lemonradio/status/1824166327122268282">called</a> the Disney+ argument "very dystopian," while others encouraged people to cancel their subscriptions in retaliation. One such <a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://twitter.com/FamlolXD/status/1823701964921938068">X post</a> was liked 93,000 times, while <a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://twitter.com/TheFirstOkiro/status/1824212525409271861">another</a> gained 96,000 likes. Media outlets like <a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://apnews.com/article/disney-allergy-death-lawsuit-nyu-doctor-florida-8a6256b58311a01226d167fa80d37aad">The Associated Press</a> published articles describing Disney's argument as a cautionary tale for consumers who click "agree" without reading the fine print.A Disney spokesperson soon attempted to quell the masses with a statement distancing the company from Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant."We are deeply saddened by the family's loss and understand their grief. Given that this restaurant is neither owned nor operated by Disney, we are merely defending ourselves against the plaintiff's attorney's attempt to include us in their lawsuit against the restaurant," the statement said.<div type="image" title="Disney, Magic Kingdom" height="1293" width="2000" msid="112994365" hostid="261" sizebytes="336908"></div>David Triana, director of media relations at Axia Public Relations, a top national PR agency, told Business Insider that the Disney+ argument, in tandem with the arbitration request, was a misstep on the company's part."I'm honestly surprised that this was even entertained by Disney," Triana said. "We're not talking about losing a little money on a park ticket or sharing a password for your Disney+ account. Somebody died."Triana said that although Disney might have been thinking from a legal perspective, it lost sight of the human perspective."You have to be very empathetic and cautious in a situation like this. Not only toward the people in the situation but also people who plan on going to Disney and will sign the same terms," he said.Triana said Disney's argument could cause would-be park guests to rethink their decision."It might give people pause if they're coming to the parks for the first time or if they are planning on signing up for Disney+," he said. "They'll say, 'Okay, I've signed this. Does that now put me at a disadvantage?'"Disney's first statement didn't curb the criticism from consumers online. So, less than a week later, Disney said in another statement that it would prioritize "humanity" and reverse course, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/disney-wrongful-death-disney-springs-orlando-florida-allergy-arbitration-court-2024-8">waiving its right to arbitration</a>."At Disney, we strive to put humanity above all other considerations. With such unique circumstances as the ones in this case, we believe this situation warrants a sensitive approach to expedite a resolution for the family who have experienced such a painful loss," Josh D'Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences, said. "As such, we've decided to waive our right to arbitration and have the matter proceed in court."<div type="image" title="Crowds at Walt Disney World in June 2023." height="2119" width="3264" msid="112994366" hostid="261" sizebytes="184014"></div><h2 id="13616c27-ab7d-4a14-b708-3c2d0152c113">Disney likely wanted to avoid a jury trial</h2>Natela Shenon, a business law attorney in California, told BI that Disney could have changed its legal strategy for two reasons.Shenon pointed out that Disney neither owns nor operates Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant, so its legal team might be banking on that detail.Another reason could be that Disney hoped to avoid a jury trial, where sympathy for a multibillion-dollar corporation could be scarce. Shenon said it's not uncommon for large companies to suggest arbitration rather than a jury trial."Look at it from Disney's perspective. Let's say that you're on a jury and this case comes up in front of you," Shenon said. "You're like, 'Okay, but this is Disney. They have all this money. Who cares?''Shenon added, "A layperson might glaze over something like this and say, 'Oh, Disney is a big company. They're not being fair to the small guys.'"Shenon told BI that arbitration is similar to litigation."People still get their day in court, so to speak. It moves faster, and it's more efficient," Shenon said.When asked if Disney's argument could hold up in a courtroom, Shenon said it depended."I think that an argument as far as Disney+ goes would probably be very far-fetched," she said. "Buying tickets through the website would hold water."Legal proceedings for the lawsuit are still ongoing, but Triana said Disney has the opportunity to mend its public image now through transparency."Disney, in my opinion, would need to show in good faith that they've learned from the situation by either removing the arbitration clause or modifying the arbitration clause," he said.A representative for Disney said it has no additional comments at this time.

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>An American Airlines passenger says he broke his ankle after getting up to let someone use the bathroom.</li><li>He's suing the airline, saying it failed to warn passengers about turbulence.</li></ul>A passenger is suing <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/american-vs-delta-united-airlines-economy-compared-flight-review-2024-7">American Airlines</a> after he said he broke his ankle while getting out of his seat to let someone use the bathroom.Maryland resident Gael Severoni said he was injured after falling during a bout of turbulence while flying from Washington DC to New Orleans in August 2023, according to a lawsuit filed in Eastern District Court of Louisiana.The suit comes as <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/turbulence-more-frequent-stronger-expert-aviation-explains-why-2024-7">concerns rise over extreme turbulence</a>, with an expert previously telling Business Insider that such cases are on the rise due to global warming.Severoni, who was sitting in an aisle seat, said in the lawsuit that his neighbor in the middle of the row asked him to stand up so he could go to the bathroom.Per the suit, when Severoni stepped into the aisle to let him pass, the aircraft hit a patch of "severe turbulence," causing him to fall to the floor and fracture a fibula in his left ankle.The lawsuit says cabin crew did not instruct passengers to remain seated and fasten their seatbelts until after Severoni had fallen. It accuses American Airlines of failing to avoid the patch of turbulence and failing to properly warn passengers, and violating federal aviation regulations.Severe turbulence has become a growing concern for airlines and travelers following the death of a passenger aboard <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/pictures-show-chaotic-aftermath-singapore-flight-debris-blood-on-ceiling-2024-5">a Singapore Airlines flight which plunged 178 feet in under five seconds</a> in May.Airlines have taken steps to ensure passengers are protected from sudden jolts and bumps, including <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/airlines-to-tighten-seatbelt-rules-use-ai-to-predict-turbulence-2024-6">tightening seatbelt rules and using AI to predict turbulence</a>.However, it is still difficult to predict exactly when turbulence will happen, with one former pilot warning that <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/airline-pilot-passengers-should-always-wear-seatbelts-singapore-airlines-turbulence-2024-5">passengers should keep their seatbelts on at all times</a> as in-air disruption can be unexpected.American Airlines did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider, made outside normal working hours.

Passenger sues American Airlines, claiming he broke his ankle while letting someone go to the bathroom

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Sen. John Fetterman is claiming that some progressives want him dead.</li><li>"There are ones that are rooting for another blood clot," said the Pennsylvania Democrat.</li></ul>Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania is increasingly alienated from the progressive wing of his party — and he suspects that some on the left are wishing death upon him."What I have found out over the last couple years is that the right, and now the left, are hoping that I die," Fetterman <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/21/us/politics/john-fetterman-progressive-israel.html">told</a> the New York Times. "There are ones that are rooting for another blood clot. They have both now been wishing that I die."During his 2022 Senate campaign, Fetterman <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/john-fettermans-doctor-stroke-caused-by-heart-disease-2022-6">suffered a stroke </a>driven by a blood clot. Though he still has an auditory processing disorder, his condition has since dramatically improved, particularly during his first year in office.Nonetheless, beginning with the campaign and intensifying during his hospitalization for depression at the beginning of this year, Fetterman has faced vitriolic criticism from the right, including <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/john-fetterman-body-double-merchandise-conspiracy-theories-2023-9">claims that he has a "body double"</a> and that he's otherwise incapable of doing his job.But in recent weeks, Fetterman's taken far more heat from the left than the right.That's driven in large part by his staunch support for Israel, a position that's put him at odds with the progressives who thought he might be, at the very least, more willing to criticize the country's right-wing government as it conducts a large-scale bombing campaign in Gaza.He's also resisted calls by some Democratic colleagues to place <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/conditions-us-aid-israel-blank-check-bernie-sanders-2023-11">conditions on US aid to Israel</a>."Zero. Zero conditions," Fetterman told Business Insider earlier this month. "I stand with Israel, and they shouldn't have any conditions."And he's been dismissive of progressives more broadly, whether it's brushing aside concerns about potential changes to US immigration policy or mocking their gripes about him <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/fetterman-defends-giving-george-santos-money-cameo-get-over-it-2023-12">forking over money</a> to George Santos for a Cameo video to troll indicted Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey."Progressives? Oh, no, really? Somehow we'll be okay with it, despite that," Fetterman said mockingly when asked about the criticism earlier this month. "They really gotta get over it."In recent weeks, Fetterman's even begun disavowing the "progressive" label altogether — despite previously embracing it."It's just a place where I'm not," Fetterman told the Times. "I don't feel like I've left the label; it's just more that it's left me."

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