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Texas Woman Sues Carnival Cruise Line After Slip and Fall on Wet Lido Deck Aboard Carnival Breeze
Rhonda Griffin, a Texas resident, has filed a maritime personal injury lawsuit against Carnival Corporation in the Southern District of Florida. The lawsuit, filed under Case No. 1:25-cv-24533-BB, alleges that Griffin sustained serious injuries, including a fractured right patella requiring surgery, after slipping on a wet and slippery Lido deck near the pool aboard the Carnival Breeze on October 3, 2024.
Cruise Passenger Injured on Carnival Breeze Lido Deck Slipped on Wet Surface Near Pool
According to the complaint, Griffin was lawfully aboard the Carnival Breeze as a fare-paying passenger when she slipped and fell while walking near the ship’s pool area on the Lido deck. The lawsuit claims that the accident was caused by a puddle of water or another wet and slippery substance that had accumulated on the deck, creating a dangerous condition. Griffin asserts that the wet surface was not only unreasonably slippery but also poorly maintained and unmarked, with no visible signage or warning to alert her or other passengers of the hazard.
The Lido deck, which is located near both the pool and several dining areas, was allegedly known to Carnival to be a high-risk area for slip and fall incidents. The lawsuit claims the cruise line failed to maintain the surface in a safe condition, allowed water and other slippery substances to accumulate, and did not implement adequate procedures to clean or dry the area.
Carnival Accused of Ignoring Known Slip and Fall Hazards on Lido Deck
Griffin alleges that Carnival had both actual and constructive notice of the dangerous condition. The complaint points to multiple prior incidents aboard Carnival ships where passengers suffered similar injuries after slipping on wet Lido deck surfaces. Cases cited include Jennings v. Carnival Corporation, Anthony v. Carnival Corporation, Garza v. Carnival Corporation, and Finlay v. Carnival Corporation, among others.
Carnival’s internal safety protocols reportedly identify open deck areas, including the Lido deck, as zones with “the most potential slips and falls.” Despite this, the lawsuit alleges the cruise line failed to act on this knowledge by enforcing or implementing consistent maintenance, cleaning, or hazard-removal procedures. At the time of Griffin’s fall, crew members were present in the area but allegedly failed to take any corrective action or warn passengers.
Carnival’s Deck Surface Allegedly Lacked Proper Traction and Warning Measures
The complaint further alleges that the surface material used on the Lido deck was inherently unsafe when wet and lacked adequate slip resistance. Despite known hazards associated with this flooring material, Carnival is accused of failing to take preventive measures, such as using slip-resistant coatings, installing warning signs, or monitoring water accumulation more effectively.
Griffin contends that Carnival failed to adequately train its crew on how to manage and prevent slippery deck conditions, especially near pools where water accumulation is foreseeable. The lawsuit also notes that the cruise line uses similar deck materials fleetwide, further strengthening the argument that it knew—or should have known—about the inherent risks of the Lido deck flooring.
Passenger Seeks Compensation for Medical Costs, Pain, and Future Impairment
Griffin brings three counts of negligence against Carnival: negligent maintenance, negligent failure to correct a hazardous condition, and negligent failure to warn. She claims the cruise line breached its duty of care by failing to inspect, clean, and maintain the Lido deck surface properly, and by not placing adequate signage or warning passengers of the known risks.
The injuries Griffin sustained, including a fractured knee requiring surgical intervention, are alleged to be permanent and continuing. The lawsuit seeks compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, mental anguish, disfigurement, disability, and the overall diminished enjoyment of life. She also claims the value of her cruise was lost due to the disruption and trauma caused by the incident.
Contact a Cruise Ship Lido Deck Injury Lawyer Today if You Were Hurt on a Wet or Slippery Deck Surface
Cruise lines like Carnival are legally responsible for maintaining their vessels in reasonably safe condition and warning passengers about known dangers. Accidents involving slippery Lido deck surfaces—particularly near pools—are among the most common and preventable incidents aboard cruise ships.
If you or a loved one suffered a slip and fall injury on a cruise ship Lido deck, you may be entitled to compensation under maritime law. Our experienced cruise injury attorneys are here to help you understand your rights and evaluate your case.
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Disclaimer: Our firm does not represent the plaintiff in this case and is not involved in the litigation. The information provided is a summary of allegations based on publicly available court filings. We make no representations about the truth of these allegations, are not commenting on the merits of the case, and are not predicting any outcome.