Hannelore Lenthe, a resident of California, 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-23642-KMW, alleges that Lenthe suffered a serious fracture to her right arm after slipping on a wet, unsupervised section of the pool deck aboard the Carnival Miracle on May 14, 2024.
According to the complaint, Lenthe had just finished lunch and was walking near the pool area on the Carnival Miracle when she slipped on water that had accumulated on the deck. The floor surface, allegedly wet due to nearby passengers exiting the pool, was unmarked and unattended. As a result of the fall, Lenthe sustained a right humerus fracture, requiring ongoing medical care.
The complaint asserts that Carnival failed to properly maintain the deck, despite knowing the area was prone to becoming wet and slippery due to frequent pool use.
Lenthe’s lawsuit claims that Carnival breached its duty to provide a reasonably safe environment for passengers by allowing water to accumulate on the pool deck. She alleges that Carnival knew or should have known that passengers dripping water from the pool would cause the deck to become slippery and hazardous.
Despite this, Carnival allegedly failed to implement routine inspection or cleaning protocols to keep the surface dry. Additionally, no warning signs were posted to alert passengers of the wet conditions, nor were any crew members stationed in the area to monitor or address the hazard.
The complaint emphasizes that it was foreseeable that the pool deck would become wet and hazardous as part of normal cruise activity. Lenthe claims Carnival failed to take even basic precautions such as mopping the area or placing “wet floor” signage. These omissions, the lawsuit alleges, directly caused her to fall and sustain serious injury.
By allowing the dangerous condition to persist and failing to warn or protect passengers, Carnival is accused of breaching its duty of care under maritime law.
Lenthe seeks damages for medical expenses, physical pain, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. She also requests compensation for the loss of value in her cruise experience, as her vacation was disrupted by the injury. Her injuries are described as serious and continuing.
The lawsuit brings one count of negligence against Carnival and requests a jury trial.
Cruise lines like Carnival have a legal responsibility to keep high-traffic areas such as pool decks dry, safe, and clearly marked. When crew members fail to clean up water or warn passengers about slippery surfaces, serious injuries can result. If you or someone you know has been injured on a cruise ship pool deck, contact our experienced maritime injury lawyers to explore your legal options.
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