Overview
- Hillary R. Martin alleges a duck flew into the Mako coaster’s path on March 24, struck her face, and knocked her unconscious, causing lasting injuries.
- The premises-liability complaint claims SeaWorld created a “zone of danger” by operating a high-speed, open-air coaster next to a lagoon without adequate warnings.
- Court records set a pretrial conference for October 28, 2027 and a jury trial for November 8, 2027 in Orange County Circuit Court.
- Martin seeks more than $50,000 in damages; the incident is not listed in Florida’s quarterly report that only logs injuries requiring 24-hour hospital stays.
- SeaWorld says guest safety is a top priority and declined further comment due to pending litigation, as coverage also notes a separate recent Mako-related impact lawsuit.