Disney named in lawsuit over alleged bed bug infestation at Orlando hotel

28 Apr 2026 • 1:26 AM MYT
The Independent
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Disney named in lawsuit over alleged bed bug infestation at Orlando hotel

  • A Disney World guest, David Besse, is suing Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, alleging negligence due to a bed bug infestation at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort.
  • Besse claims he was "bitten numerous times by cimicidae (bed bugs)" during his stay on May 15, 2022, resulting in "scarring, bodily injury, pain and suffering," and other damages.
  • The lawsuit, filed in March in Florida’s Orange County Circuit Court, seeks damages exceeding $50,000 and requests a trial by jury.
  • Besse also cites medical expenses, loss of earnings, and property damage as consequences of the alleged incident.
  • He accuses the hotel operator of failing to adequately train staff for room inspections, use insecticidal dust, or implement protective mattress encasements.

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