Woman hit by duck on roller coaster sues SeaWorld Orlando

Posted | Contributed by kpjb

A woman is suing SeaWorld Orlando after a duck allegedly entered a roller coaster's path and struck her in the face, knocking her unconscious and injuring her. She is seeking at least $50,000 in damages for what she says is negligence on the part of SeaWorld.

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That's going nowhere fast....

I cry foul. She should have ducked.

(Someone had to say it).


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Morté615's avatar

So the negligence was... building the roller coaster in the first place? It seems like her entire argument was that the company put the public in danger by building something outside and near water. That's a slippery slope that no one could foresee.


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Jeff's avatar

I doubt this ever sees a trial. Even Morgan & Morgan has to know this, and that's why they're after $50k and not a million.


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You can't hit shots you don't take, I guess.


wahoo skipper:

I cry foul. She should have ducked.

(Someone had to say it).

Sea World would be smart to pick up the bill on this one.


The liability for something like this should solely rest on the rider.

they choose to ride a fas t riding vehicle highly exposed. It’s no different than someone that chooses to ride a motorcycle without a helmet.

I don’t pay attention to the signs on rides, but do they have a disclaimer about something like this? They absolutely should after the Fabio incident.

hambone's avatar

So you’re saying people should wear helmets on roller coasters.

Vater's avatar

Simple solution: disclaimers written on trains.

Caution: guests may be struck by fowl during ride

Rick_UK's avatar

Absolutely fabio.


Nothing to see here. Move along.

99er's avatar

I was bitten by a mosquito at Cedar Point. Curious how much money I could get for their negligence of building the park so close to water.


-Chris

Heck with the skeeter, I'm surprised someone hasn't sued CP after eating a thousand midges riding MF/TT2 front seat at twilight. I forget first time every damn year...

Never do a front row night ride at CP unless it’s Halloweekends. Heck, CP is the only park that I will wear sunglasses on rides at night, they are my bug eye shields.


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