TAMPA — A Hillsborough County jury has awarded more than $8.15 million to the family of a minor injured at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, following a lawsuit alleging negligence by the amusement park. 

The verdict, delivered after the plaintiffs rejected a $40,000 pre-trial settlement offer, holds Busch Gardens significantly responsible for the minor’s lifelong medical challenges.

The incident occurred in September 2022 during the park’s annual Howl-O-Scream event. 

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