Party Bus Shooting Lawsuit Ends in $3M Verdict for Teen

Case Background
Quanisha Hepburn, a Miami-Dade County resident, filed a personal injury lawsuit against Super Romeo Enterprises, LLC, Miami Partytime LLC, and South Florida Luxury Limos LLC. All three companies operated within Miami-Dade County. Hepburn filed the case locally, seeking damages in excess of $30,000.
Cause of Action
On April 22–23, 2017, Quanisha Hepburn rode a “party bus” operated by the defendants. She was 18 years old at the time. Around 1:10 a.m. on April 23, the driver stopped at the Golden Glades Park and Ride near NW 161st Street and I-95. Personnel instructed Hepburn to exit the bus at that location, which was widely known for criminal activity. Moments after stepping off the bus, Hepburn was shot just outside the vehicle.
Injury
The shooting caused severe gunshot wounds, resulting in intense pain, permanent disability, and emotional trauma. Hepburn’s injuries led to disfigurement and the loss of major bodily functions. She also lost the ability to enjoy life as she once did. Medical evaluations confirmed long-term damage to her capacity to work and function independently.
Damages
Hepburn underwent extensive hospitalization and treatment, requiring nursing care and ongoing medical support. Her injuries significantly limited her abili
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