California Parent Sues Carnival Cruise Line After Child Injured on Waterslide Aboard Carnival Panorama
Liliane Mendes Delgadillo, a California resident and mother of minor E.M., 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-25560-DSL, alleges that her child sustained serious injuries while attempting to use the waterslide aboard the Carnival Panorama on November 26, 2024.
Minor Passenger Injured on Carnival Panorama After Waterslide Allegedly Malfunctions Due to Unsafe Water Pressure
According to the complaint, E.M. was preparing to use the red waterslide on the Carnival Panorama when the water pressure reportedly surged with such force that it propelled the child backward, causing a fall and resulting in significant injuries. The incident allegedly occurred while the ship was operating in navigable waters during a scheduled voyage.
The plaintiff claims that Carnival knew or should have known of the dangerous conditions associated with its waterslides, particularly concerning excessive water pressure. The lawsuit references prior incidents aboard other Carnival ships involving similar waterslide injuries, including cases on the Carnival Dream in January 2024 and the Mardi Gras in September 2023. Both cases allegedly involved passengers who were injured due to improper water pressure on waterslides.
Carnival Accused of Failing to Maintain, Warn, and Inspect Dangerous Waterslide Conditions Aboard Cruise Ship
The lawsuit brings three negligence-based counts against Carnival: general negligence, negligent failure to warn, and negligent failure to maintain. The plaintiff alleges Carnival breached its duty of care by failing to:
- Maintain safe water pressure levels on the slide
- Warn passengers of the risks associated with using the slide
- Inspect and correct hazards despite prior knowledge of similar incidents
Plaintiff’s attorneys argue that Carnival had both actual and constructive notice of the risks posed by the slide but failed to implement or enforce adequate policies and procedures to prevent accidents.
The complaint also accuses Carnival of concealing the scope of similar prior incidents by settling claims confidentially, thereby shielding key facts from the public and other injured passengers. This alleged concealment, the plaintiff asserts, has hindered full accountability and public knowledge of slide-related risks across the cruise line’s fleet.
Lawsuit Seeks Damages for Permanent Injuries, Medical Costs, and Loss of Cruise Experience After Waterslide Injury
As a result of the incident, E.M. is alleged to have suffered serious bodily injuries, mental anguish, permanent disability, and loss of enjoyment of life. The lawsuit also seeks recovery of medical expenses, lost future earnings, and damages for the loss of the vacation experience. Plaintiff alleges that the injuries are permanent or continuing in nature and that the child will suffer impairments into the future.
Contact a Cruise Ship Waterslide Injury Lawyer if You or a Family Member Was Hurt on a Carnival Cruise
Passengers injured while using cruise ship attractions such as waterslides may have legal recourse under maritime law if unsafe conditions, poor maintenance, or lack of warnings contributed to the injury. Cruise lines like Carnival have a duty to ensure that onboard recreational features are regularly inspected, safely maintained, and properly supervised. If you or your child was injured due to hazardous waterslide conditions on a cruise ship, our legal team can help you understand your rights and options.
Contact us now to speak with a Florida cruise ship waterslide injury attorney.
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.
