Overview
- An Orange County lawsuit over an alleged mid-ride duck strike on SeaWorld Orlando’s Mako coaster is set for trial on November 8, 2027, with a pretrial conference on October 28, 2027.
- Hillary R. Martin alleges a duck flew into the coaster’s path on March 24, struck her face, and knocked her unconscious, causing permanent injuries and disfigurement.
- The complaint asserts SeaWorld failed to maintain a reasonably safe environment and created a “zone of danger” by locating a high-speed, open-air ride over water and using a design that could disorient waterfowl.
- Martin, represented by Morgan & Morgan, seeks more than $50,000 in damages, and firm founder John Morgan said they aim to secure justice for their client.
- SeaWorld said guest and employee safety is a top priority and declined further comment, and reporters noted the incident does not appear in the state’s quarterly theme-park injury report; a separate Mako-related injury suit was filed earlier this year.