Target Corp. has been hit with a $4.6 million judgment over an incident in which a South Carolina woman was stuck by a needle left in the retailer's parking lot.

Carla Denise Garrison was injured in May 2014 after her 8-year-old daughter picked up a needle in a Target parking lot in Anderson, South Carolina, the Independent Mail reported. Garrison swatted the needle out of her child's hand, and in the process was stuck in her right palm. Garrison reported the injury to store employees and later sought treatment at a health clinic.

Garrison was tested for HIV and hepatitis after the needle stick. Results of both tests were negative but drugs prescribed to treat a possible HIV infection made her sick and bedridden.

Prior to the trial, Garrison's attorney offered to settle with the retailer for $12,000 but the offer was rejected. Target countered with a $750 offer.

Target said it disagrees with the verdict and is weighing its appeal options.