Who’s to Blame in Disneyland Injury?

* Re “Injured Boy’s Family Sues Disneyland,” Jan. 3:

I understand that they are upset and grieving, but winning $20 million will not make their child have a perfect body again and heal him of all his injuries. It was partly the boy’s fault, and how can they place all the blame on Disneyland?

It has always shocked and appalled me how a family can sue someone or a company because of an unfortunate incident. They become wealthy and live a life of luxury all because a loved one was injured or died. Why don’t they just get enough money to pay for all the medical bills and then a little more to live on?

If they do happen to be awarded millions of dollars, I think a good portion of that money should go to prevention and awareness so the accident does not happen again.

KARI TRUDEAU

Dana Point

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* I am fascinated by the report that Disneyland is praying for the recovery of Brandon Zucker, the youngster injured on their Roger Rabbit ride, while refusing to accept responsibility for negligence.

I wonder: Are all Disneyland employees required to fall to their knees at a designated time and ask for divine assistance, or is this effort being made only by an individual designated to offer up corporate prayers?

The effort of Disneyland to conceal safety problems and avoid responsibility for negligence is a Fantasyland of its own creation and an insult to their patrons, to the intelligence of this community and to the concept of religious faith. It’s time to drop Mickey Mouse answers in response to real problems and get on with assuring the safety of the families who patronize Disneyland.

LEE HAHN

Laguna Woods