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Family awarded $8M verdict in lawsuit against Busch Gardens
- A family was awarded an $8.15 million verdict in a lawsuit against Busch Gardens Tampa Bay after a child sustained injuries at the theme park.
The article from WESH 2 Orlando discusses a lawsuit filed against Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida, where a woman named Jacqueline Busch was injured on the Congo River Rapids ride in 2019. According to the lawsuit, Busch was thrown from her raft, resulting in severe injuries including a traumatic brain injury, which has left her unable to work or live independently. The suit claims that Busch Gardens was negligent in maintaining the ride, particularly in ensuring that the rafts were properly secured. The park has not commented on the specifics of the lawsuit but has stated that safety is their top priority and that they regularly inspect and maintain their rides. The case highlights ongoing concerns about ride safety at amusement parks.
Read the Full WESH Article at [ https://www.wesh.com/article/busch-gardens-lawsuit-tampa-florida/63032725 ]
Read the Full WESH Article at [ https://www.wesh.com/article/busch-gardens-lawsuit-tampa-florida/63032725 ]