Visitor sues SeaWorld after errant duck hit her in the face and knocked her out while on a roller coaster
SeaWorld sued by woman who claims she was ‘disfigured’ in roller coaster mishap
- A Florida woman is suing SeaWorld Orlando after a duck reportedly flew into her face as she rode the "Mako" roller coaster in March, causing her to be knocked unconscious.
- Hillary Martin alleges the incident resulted in "permanent injury and disfigurement” that required expensive medical treatment.
- The lawsuit claims that SeaWorld created a "zone of danger" by placing the high-speed roller coaster near a body of water frequented by birds, increasing the risk of bird strikes.
- Martin is seeking a jury trial and at least $50,000 in damages, arguing SeaWorld failed to maintain safety and warn guests about potential dangers.
- The "Mako" roller coaster, Orlando's largest and fastest, reaches speeds of up to 73 mph, making a bird collision a high-impact event, according to Martin's attorneys.