Defense Verdict for Sea World
Defense Verdict for Sea World
Attorneys Rob Blank, Carie Hall and Rachael Kratz and paralegal Susan McClugage of the firm’s Tampa office obtained a defense verdict for Sea World in Orange County, Florida in the case styled Susan Davis v. Sea World of Florida, LLC. Plaintiff, who was represented by Morgan & Morgan, claimed she suffered a traumatic brain injury, C1 fracture, C2 fracture, C5-6 fusion, lower back injury and shoulder injury from a fall, with $420,758.40 in past medical expenses and a life care plan totaling $1,037,137.78 for future medical care; in closing argument, Plaintiff’s counsel asked the jury to award $10,449,890.93. The defense proved there was no defect in the flooring surface. After a 10 day trial and three and a half hours of deliberations, the jury found no negligence, returning a verdict in Sea World’s favor on November 5, 2021. Sea World will be filing a motion for its fees and costs.