- Severe & Permanent Injuries but he only wants $50k
He is a local so maybe his goal is a low amount so Disney just cuts a check and moves on.
In Florida the threshold amount to distinguish a circuit court civil case from a county court civil case is claiming that your damages are in excess of $50,000. The complaint does not have to allege how much they are ultimately seeking. But I agree with your assessment that they are likely looking for a settlement.
The Complaint is only 3 pages long and only alleges a claim for premises liability. There is no negligence claimed against the castmember. Its hard to see how simply falling to the ground when the conveyor belt stopped would caused the injuries claimed: