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Carnival Sued After Man Loses Finger in Balcony Door
Carnival Cruises is facing a lawsuit brought by a man who lost a finger when his balcony door slammed shut. According to the lawsuit, his finger was severed. The lawsuit does not mention whether or not the finger was able to be reattached and if so, what range of motion the finger now has…. Read More »
100 People Injured During Storm on Cruise Vessel in the UK
Roughly 100 people were injured after a cruise vessel off the coast of the UK sailed into stormy waters. Saga Cruises’ Spirit of Discovery entered treacherous waters triggering the vessel’s automatic safety systems. The boat shifted to one side before it came to a stop. 100 people suffered injuries that were described as “minor”… Read More »
Family Sues After Loved One Jumped Off of Yacht and Drowned
A grieving family has filed a lawsuit against a yachting company and several other named defendants after their loved one jumped off the yacht and drowned in Biscayne Bay in March. The victim was one of 13 passengers aboard the yacht Victoria on March 18, 2023. While docked in the Bay, the 20-year-old victim… Read More »
Parents Sue Lodge After Daughter Dies in Boating Accident
The parents of a 16-year-old Missouri girl who died in a boating accident on Table Rock Lake have filed a lawsuit against Big Cedar Lodge and other named defendants claiming that their rental boat was defective. The parents have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the lodge after their 16-year-old daughter was run over… Read More »
Celebrity Cruises Sued After Guest Takes Champagne Cork to the Eye
Celebrity Cruises is facing a personal injury lawsuit filed by a guest who was injured when a champagne cork hit them in the eye. The guest filed suit in U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida recently and is seeking more than $75,000 in compensation for damages from the eye injury. The guest was… Read More »
American Tourist in Canada Files Lawsuit After Gangplank Accident
This lawsuit has been filed in Canada against a company that rented out a houseboat to an American tourist. According to the lawsuit, the tourist had rented a houseboat from Floating Lodges of Sioux Narrows, Inc. in 2023. While disembarking the houseboat via a wooden gangplank, the plank broke causing the plaintiff to fall… Read More »
Lawsuit Filed After Mother Loses Both Legs When Yacht Collides with Raft
A boating accident lawsuit has been filed by an Illinois mother who was seriously injured in a boating accident in Chicago’s “Playpen” on Lake Michigan. The plaintiff was seriously injured after a yacht crashed into a raft occupied by the plaintiff and her friends in August 2022. The accident occurred when the captain of… Read More »
Jet Ski Operator Sued for $1M After Crash Caused Boat Wreck and Serious Injuries
The operator of a jet ski that crashed into a motor boat carrying three families is facing a personal injury lawsuit related to the crash. Members of the families are suing the defendant for a reported $1 million in damages. According to the lawsuit, the jet ski operator was attempting to jump the boat’s… Read More »
Woman Sexually Assaulted Aboard Carnival Cruise
Sexual assaults are the most prevalent crime reported aboard cruise ships. Women and children are sexually assaulted by staff and by other crew members. When this occurs, it can be very difficult for the passengers to get their stories taken seriously. Since the cruise line provides all of the security, the company works for… Read More »
Three Sue Carnival Cruise After Injuries Sustained During Boat Tilt
Three Carnival Cruise Line passengers have filed a lawsuit against the cruise behemoth after the ship tilted allegedly causing injuries. The cruise ship was departing from Port Canaveral when the cruise line tilted. The plaintiffs claim they suffered injury during the boat tilt which happened shortly after the ship left the dock. They claim… Read More »
