California Woman Sues Carnival Cruise Line After Slip and Fall on Absorbent Cleaning Beads While Boarding Carnival Firenze
Katrina Millet, a resident of California, has filed a maritime personal injury lawsuit against Carnival Corporation in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The lawsuit, filed under Case No. 1:26-cv-20697-KMW, alleges that Millet suffered serious and permanent injuries after slipping on a hazardous flooring condition shortly after boarding the Carnival Firenze on February 6, 2025.
Cruise Passenger Injured Boarding Carnival Firenze Due to Spherical Cleaning Beads on Marble Atrium Floor
According to the complaint, the incident occurred as Millet was navigating the Deck 3 Atrium, a high-traffic area for passengers checking into their muster stations during the embarkation process. While traversing the glossy marble flooring, she allegedly slipped and fell violently on a foreign substance consisting of liquid, paper napkins, and small, spherical absorbent cleaning beads. The lawsuit claims that Carnival crew members, including a staff member identified as “Alamsyah,” had actively sprinkled these moisture-absorbent pellets onto the floor to remediate a spill just prior to her arrival. Millet asserts that these beads acted like ball bearings on the hard marble surface, creating an unstable and unreasonably slippery environment that caused her to lose her balance and fall backwards.
Carnival Accused of Failing to Warn Passengers of Remediation Hazards in High Traffic Boarding Areas
The lawsuit alleges that Carnival had actual notice of the dangerous condition because its own employees created the hazard while acting within the scope of their employment. Despite the presence of multiple crew members at the scene—including staff named “Alamsyah,” “Adam,” “Christian,” and “Cass”—who were actively manipulating the cleaning materials, Millet alleges the area was not cordoned off and lacked any “wet floor” cones or caution signs in her immediate path. The complaint further states that no crew members provided a verbal warning to stop her from stepping onto the beads. Because the beads were difficult to discern against the patterned marble flooring, the plaintiff argues the hazard was not open and obvious to a reasonable passenger. The legal team argues that the use of loose, rolling beads in a crowded atrium during boarding constitutes a recurring negligent maintenance practice.
Complaint Alleges Negligent Cleaning Methods and Failure to Secure Active Spill Site on Carnival Firenze
In addition to the failure to warn, Millet alleges that Carnival breached its duty to maintain the vessel in a reasonably safe condition. The complaint argues that the cruise line chose an unsafe method of cleaning by using spherical pellets that created a rolling hazard distinct from the original liquid spill. Furthermore, the plaintiff claims that Carnival failed to divert traffic away from the active cleaning zone located at the ship’s main entry point. The lawsuit suggests that the cruise line failed to utilize proper safety mechanisms, such as anti-slip mats or physical barriers like tape or cones, which would have prevented passengers from encountering the slippery transitory substance during the busy embarkation period.
Plaintiff Seeks Damages for Permanent Injuries and Medical Expenses Due to Carnival Corporation Negligence
Millet brings three counts of negligence against Carnival: negligent failure to warn, negligent maintenance, and general negligence. She claims Carnival breached its non-delegable duty to provide passengers with reasonable care and failed to follow adequate policies to ensure the atrium was free of slipping hazards. As a result of the fall, Millet allegedly suffered bodily injury, physical impairment, mental anguish, and a loss of capacity for the enjoyment of life. The lawsuit seeks damages exceeding $75,000 for medical and nursing care, loss of earnings, and the aggravation of previously existing conditions, stating that her losses are permanent and continuing in nature.
Contact a Cruise Ship Slip and Fall Lawyer Today if You Were Hurt in a Shipboard Atrium Accident
Cruise passengers who suffer injuries due to improper spill remediation, lack of warning signs, or hazardous cleaning materials may be entitled to significant compensation under maritime law. Cruise lines like Carnival are required to maintain their vessels in a safe condition and provide adequate warnings regarding hidden hazards created by their staff. If you or a loved one experienced a slip and fall accident on a cruise ship due to negligent maintenance or cleaning practices, contact our team of experienced maritime injury lawyers today. We can help you navigate the complexities of filing a claim in the Southern District of Florida and work to protect your legal rights.
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