- Florida man sues airboat tour company after sustaining facial injuries during alligator encounter, seeking over $50,000 in damages.
A Florida man is taking a Central Florida airboat tour company to court after an alligator encounter left him with facial injuries, setting up a legal battle that could hinge on one key question: who was responsible when a tourist attraction involving a live reptile went wrong?
According to a lawsuit obtained by The Palm Beach Post, Broward County resident Edil Kasenov is seeking more than $50,000 in damages from Airboat Rides at Midway, a company located in the community of Christmas, Florida. The suit stems from an incident on June 9, 2025, when Kasenov allegedly suffered a bite to the face while participating in a complimentary alligator encounter offered at the end of the company’s tours.
Court filings claim Kasenov sustained significant injuries that resulted in pain and suffering, disfigurement, disability, lost wages, mental anguish, and a diminished quality of life. The lawsuit argues that the company failed to adequately train employees, warn guests about potential dangers, or implement sufficient safety measures around the animal…