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Disney Sued Over Alleged Bed‑Bug Bites at All‑Star Sports Resort

The case could force disclosure of how the resort handles bed bugs.

Overview

  • Guest David Besse has filed a negligence lawsuit in Florida state court against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts over an alleged infestation at Disney’s All‑Star Sports Resort.
  • Besse says he was bitten numerous times during a 2022 stay and seeks more than $50,000 for scarring, bodily injury, pain, mental anguish, medical bills, and lost earnings.
  • The complaint cites alleged failures to inspect rooms regularly, train housekeeping and maintenance staff, apply insecticidal dust in hallways, and use mattress liners or encasements.
  • The filing requests a jury trial and the case sits at an early stage, which could lead to discovery of Disney’s internal pest‑control and housekeeping records.
  • Reporters say Disney has been asked for comment, and coverage notes that bed bugs are a public‑health pest that do not spread disease, with past Disney cases including a 2022 $100,000 settlement tied to the Disneyland Hotel.