It's unfortunate that the kid died and I agree they will probably sue the shit out of Disney because that is the kind of society we have become.
But
That alligator was just being an alligator and the kid became an opportunity for it. Disney didn't stock the lake with alligators, a few got in there because that's what they do. They travel looking for food and despite this being a man made lake, it is a connected water way. This is nature in Florida. Should you be able to sue nature?
The other reality is that today alone in the United States probably 10 little kids are going to die in car accidents. 10 more are going to get stung by a bee and die from an allergic reaction. Are you going to sue the government because they should be out swatting bees to protect your kid and they weren't? This only makes the news because it's a sensational death a la JAWS. The cbc had a gator wildlife official from Mississippi on last night and he stated that this kind of attack has never happened in Mississippi and it is extremely rare. (But I'm sure that all the momsters that Disney markets to are going to panic now figuring that their brood will end up as chum for gators in Orlando and cancel their reservation at Disney. Better to stay in Northern Ontario with the bears.)
The parents should have made themselves aware of their environment and the safety issues that come with it. They didn't and this happened. It's unfortunate they were so unaware of their surroundings
But
That alligator was just being an alligator and the kid became an opportunity for it. Disney didn't stock the lake with alligators, a few got in there because that's what they do. They travel looking for food and despite this being a man made lake, it is a connected water way. This is nature in Florida. Should you be able to sue nature?
The other reality is that today alone in the United States probably 10 little kids are going to die in car accidents. 10 more are going to get stung by a bee and die from an allergic reaction. Are you going to sue the government because they should be out swatting bees to protect your kid and they weren't? This only makes the news because it's a sensational death a la JAWS. The cbc had a gator wildlife official from Mississippi on last night and he stated that this kind of attack has never happened in Mississippi and it is extremely rare. (But I'm sure that all the momsters that Disney markets to are going to panic now figuring that their brood will end up as chum for gators in Orlando and cancel their reservation at Disney. Better to stay in Northern Ontario with the bears.)
The parents should have made themselves aware of their environment and the safety issues that come with it. They didn't and this happened. It's unfortunate they were so unaware of their surroundings