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New Jersey Passenger Sues Carnival Cruise Line After Slipping on Wet Lido Deck Near Towel Station on Carnival Celebration
Daneen Williams, a resident of New Jersey, has filed a maritime negligence lawsuit against Carnival Corporation in the Southern District of Florida. The lawsuit, under Case No. 1:25-cv-22752, claims Williams suffered severe injuries, including a torn shoulder and herniated discs requiring surgery, after slipping on an unreasonably wet and slippery floor near a towel station on the Lido Deck of the Carnival Celebration.
Passenger Injured After Slipping on Wet Flooring Near Pools and Towel Station on Carnival Celebration
According to the complaint, the incident occurred on July 8, 2024, while Williams was a paying passenger aboard the Carnival Celebration. She was walking on the Lido Deck near a towel station when she slipped and fell due to water accumulation on a slippery flooring surface. The complaint alleges that the area is inherently hazardous due to its proximity to pools, bars, and restaurants—meaning heavy foot traffic by wet, swimsuit-clad passengers frequently creates slick conditions.
Williams contends that Carnival failed to install anti-slip flooring or protective mats and failed to place warning signs in this high-risk area, leaving her with no notice of the danger.
Lawsuit Cites Prior Slip and Fall Incidents on Carnival’s Lido Decks as Proof of Notice
The lawsuit asserts that Carnival knew or should have known about the risks posed by wet flooring on its Lido Decks, referencing multiple previous slip and fall lawsuits involving similar incidents. These include Derrick Horne v. Carnival Corporation, Guyton v. Carnival Corporation, Karen Grant v. Carnival Corporation, and Kathleen Harrison v. Carnival Corporation, all of which involve passengers who slipped and fell on the Lido Deck of various Carnival ships under nearly identical circumstances.
Despite this history, Williams alleges that Carnival failed to inspect and maintain the deck properly, failed to warn guests about the risks, and failed to implement safety measures such as anti-slip surfaces or adequate signage.
Complaint Alleges Negligent Maintenance, Failure to Warn, and General Negligence
Williams brings three counts against Carnival: negligent failure to warn, negligent maintenance, and general negligence. She argues that Carnival breached its duty to provide a safe walking area by failing to inspect, maintain, and warn about the wet and hazardous condition on the Lido Deck.
As a result, she claims she has suffered permanent injuries, ongoing pain, significant medical expenses, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, and loss of enjoyment of her vacation.
Slip and Fall on a Cruise Ship Lido Deck? Know Your Rights Under Maritime Law
Cruise lines are legally obligated to maintain safe walkways and to warn passengers of known hazards, especially in areas where wet conditions are foreseeable. If you or a loved one suffered a slip and fall on a cruise ship’s pool deck or similar wet surface, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Contact our experienced cruise ship slip and fall attorneys today to discuss your rights and potential claim.