VT Couple Sues Disney For $20M + Line 3 Pipeline Protest

Burlington VT

26 September, 2021

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Happy Monday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally today. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Burlington? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Possible light rain throughout the day. High: 69 Low: 51. Here are the top stories today in and around Burlington: An unidentified Vermont couple is suing Disney Cruise Lines for $20 million, claiming their 3-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted by an older child. According to court documents, the parents allege the incident happened while on a cruise aboard the Disney Fantasy. The parents report that their daughter was "physically restrained" and wasn't able to escape from being assaulted. They also claim Disney staff came into the room, but "failed to recognize the sexual assault" and instead "allowed the ongoing abuse." The complaints list five counts of negligence against the cruise line. (WCAX)Over 100 people showed up at Battery Park on Friday afternoon to fight climate change and raise awareness of the Line 3 Pipeline in Minnesota. According to a project permit, the pipeline would be used to carry heavy crude oil from Alberta, Canada to Superior, Wisconsin. Climate change activists reaching as far as Vermont have expressed concerns about the environmental impact of the 330-mile oil pipe. (WCAX)The Burlington Ordinance Committee reviewed two controversial proposals to refer to the full council: one would decriminalize sex workers, while the other would set new rules for short-term rental units. (WAMC)Several planned construction activities will have traffic impacts across the state of Vermont throughout the week, according to the Vermont Agency of Transportation. (Vermont Biz) Effective Oct. 1, Colchester nonprofit OneCare Vermont will fall under UVM Health Network (Valley News) Feature your local business right here in the Burlington Daily for just $79 a month. Click here to get started. You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Danielle Fallon About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.