Termite company owes $6 million to Alabama amusement park, arbitrator says
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Key Points:
- Waterville USA amusement park in Gulf Shores sued termite protection company Terminix in 2021, alleging failure to perform annual inspections and treatments from 2011 onward, leading to severe termite damage.
- The lawsuit claims Terminix engaged in deceptive practices, including attempting to have Waterville release the company from contractual obligations while only performing minimal repairs.
- An arbitrator awarded Waterville over $6 million in damages—$1.5 million compensatory and $4.5 million punitive—but the award has yet to be confirmed by the court amid ongoing legal motions and potential appeals.
- The termite damage reportedly affects multiple buildings such as offices, a pavilion, utility rooms, and the arcade, requiring some structures to be rebuilt to current codes, though amusement
