Overview
- The park moved to dismiss the suit over a March 24 Mako ride incident, saying its investigation found a wild migratory snowy egret, not a duck.
- SeaWorld argues Florida law bars premises liability for actions of wild animals the owner did not possess, control, harbor, or introduce.
- Plaintiff Hillary Martin alleges the coaster’s placement near water created a “zone of danger” for bird strikes and seeks more than $50,000 for permanent injuries.
- The filing states Martin declined on-site medical transport, sought treatment the next day, and the incident was not reported to the state agriculture department.
- An initial court conference on Dec. 8 will address the dismissal motion, and the plaintiff is requesting a jury trial.