A civil lawsuit that went viral for its graphic allegations against Disney World has been voluntarily dismissed, abruptly ending a closely watched case just as it was set to go to trial.

Court records show that Emma McGuiness, who sued Walt Disney Parks and Resorts US in 2023, dismissed her lawsuit over injuries she claimed to have suffered on the Humunga Kowabunga water slide at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. Proceedings scheduled to begin January 5 in a Florida court were adjourned after the dismissal, according to Florida Politics.

McGuiness alleged she was seriously injured while riding Humunga Kowabunga during a 2019 visit celebrating her 30th birthday. The 214-foot slide features a near-vertical drop, sends riders down at speeds approaching 40 miles per hour, and requires guests to descend without rafts or tubes while crossing their legs at the ankles.

The lawsuit drew national attention, including coverage by The New York Times, after McGuiness claimed her swimsuit shifted during the ride, causing a “wedgie” that resulted in catastrophic injuries when she hit the shallow pool at the bottom of the slide.

According to her complaint, McGuiness briefly became airborne before being forcefully pushed into the water. She alleged she suffered severe vaginal lacerations, a full-thickness injury that caused her bowel to protrude through her abdominal wall, and extensive internal organ damage requiring emergency treatment and surgery.

The lawsuit argued that riders were not adequately warned why crossing their ankles was necessary or what risks could arise if their legs became uncrossed during the descent.

Disney denied the allegations in court filings, maintaining that the ride was safe, instructions were properly given, and McGuiness may not have exercised reasonable care. The company also suggested that her injuries could have pre-existed the incident.

In a 2023 filing, Disney acknowledged that two similar injury reports had been made in the three years prior to McGuiness’ ride. Those incidents, dating to 2017, involved women who reported bleeding in the groin or rectal area. Disney argued the attraction had been operating for years and was ridden by thousands of guests without incident.

“At bottom, HK was not a new attraction, and it was ridden by thousands (if not more) of guests in the three years preceding the incident,” the company said.

Court records show the parties failed to reach an agreement during a court-ordered mediation on July 22. McGuiness later dismissed the lawsuit, canceling her deposition and removing the trial from the court calendar. The filings do not indicate whether a settlement was reached.