MAY 12--The Pennsylvania woman who alleged that she was fondled by Donald Duck during a visit to Epcot Center in Florida has settled her lawsuit against Disney, federal court records show.

April Magolon’s complaint, filed last August against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, was formally dismissed today by Judge John Padova in U.S. District Court in Philadelphia. The judicial order came a day after lawyers for the parties reported that the matter had been settled. Magolon’s attorney, Michael Pansini, sought dismissal of the lawsuit “with prejudice,” meaning that the action could not be refiled.

The court filings do not disclose settlement terms, which presumably included a payment to Magolon, a 28-year-old Upper Darby resident. The settlement came prior to Magolon or Disney filing motions or pretrial memorandums in the case, which involved claims of negligence, battery, and infliction of emotional distress.

According to her complaint, Magolon was visiting Epcot with her children and fiancé in May 2008 when she was groped by a Disney employee dressed like Donald Duck as she sought an autograph. After the incident, Magolon charged, Donald Duck made gestures “indicating he had done something wrong.” Magolon’s complaint sought in exceess of $50,000 in damages.

Magolon contended that her fondling at the puffy hands of the cartoon character caused her to suffer “severe physical injury, emotional anguish and distress including, but not limited to post-traumatic stress disorder.” Court filings indicated that she was prepared to support these claims with testimony and records from her clinical psychologist.


source: Jeff Roberts Stuff.co.nz

Wandering around, pantless - that duck is asking for trouble anyway!

She should be so lucky, I didn't even get to see Donald or Mickey.

Goosed by a duck? I feel emotionally distressed just reading about such fowl deeds!

I love the thought of asking a puffy handed cartoon character for an autograph!

^^^^ I feel emotionally distressed just reading about such fowl deeds

Perhaps you should sue for that distress?

Is that what is known as Fowl Pest? I think there is a vaccine for it these days

I wonder if Daisy is going to file for divorce now...

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Many thanks.

Did she get Bird Flu?

Sorry about that Sue. Source added.

Thanks Rich.

I guess her claim of posr traumatic stress disorder means she quacked up.

I hope this isn't going to be her Swan Song!

*head desk*

All you jokers have me groaning!

Tsk tsk, such bad conduck. And how is he going to pay the damages? Will he say "just put it on my bill"?

And the gesture afterwards... we can rule out a 'middle' finger.