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Disney Dad Chokes to Death: Lawsuit Cites Delayed Help
9 Jan
Summary
- A father choked on steak at Disney's Boathouse restaurant.
- Restaurant staff called security instead of 911.
- A lawsuit alleges critical delay in emergency response.
A father, Kevin Duncan, tragically died after choking on a steak at The Boathouse restaurant in Disney Springs on June 8, 2026. While dining with his daughter and her dance team, Duncan experienced a blockage to his airway.
Despite efforts to perform the Heimlich maneuver, the lawsuit alleges that restaurant staff delayed calling 911, opting to contact security first. This "critical delay" in summoning emergency medical services is cited as a cause for Duncan suffering hypoxia and cardiac arrest.
Duncan passed away on June 9, 2026, after being placed on a ventilator. His estate has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the restaurant, operated by Gibsons Restaurant Group, alleging failure to implement proper emergency response policies and training for choking incidents. The suit seeks a jury trial and $50,000 in damages.
