RumbergerKirk attorneys obtained a defense verdict in a theme park accident case in Hillsborough County, Florida in October 2023. In the case styled Belle v. Sea World Parks & Entertainment LLC d/b/a Busch Gardens, Plaintiff claimed foot injuries resulting in two surgeries due to a door on the Skyride shutting twice on her leg on July 14, 2018.

Plaintiff’s counsel asked the jury to award just under $1.5 million in damages. The trial team of partners Rob Blank and Carie Hall, along with associate Passion Wells and paralegal Susan McClugage, convinced the jury there was no negligence on the part of Busch Gardens or its employee.  Busch Gardens has moved for its attorneys’ fees and costs based on Plaintiff’s rejection of its proposal for settlement.