Asmaa Abougamal vs. Seaworld Parks & Entertainment LLC

Case Background

On March 10, 2023, Plaintiff Asmaa Abougamal filed a premises liability lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Hillsborough County, Florida State (Case Number: 23-CA-002175). Judge Melissa M. Polo presided over the case. This theme park injury lawsuit emphasized the need for strict safety protocols in amusement park environments to prevent such incidents.

Cause

On September 23, 2022, a serious theme park injury occurred at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, located at 3000 East Busch Boulevard in Tampa, Florida. A minor visitor, A.M., entered the amusement park under normal circumstances. SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment LLC, the facility's operator, left a unsecured staging area. The danger became apparent when A.M. accessed an unsupervised trampoline on the stage. Due to the lack of proper theme park safety measures, the minor fell onto a metal object, sustaining a significant amusement park injury. This incident revealed major lapses in theme park safety protocols, raising concerns about the supervision and security provided to visitors.

Injuries

The theme park injury caused severe harm to the minor. The fall onto the metal object resulted in trauma to multiple areas of the minor's body and extremities. This amusement park accident required immediate medical intervention and ongoing treatment due to the severity of the injuries. The theme park negligence that caused the incident highlighted the risks ass