California Woman Sues Carnival Cruise Line After Slipping on Wet Floor at Bar Aboard Carnival Radiance
Kimberly Francois, a California resident, has filed a maritime personal injury lawsuit against Carnival Corporation following a slip and fall incident aboard the Carnival Radiance. The complaint, filed on August 29, 2025, in the Southern District of Florida under Case No. 1:25-cv-23897-KMM, alleges that Francois suffered serious injuries after slipping on a wet, slippery surface at the ship’s bar on July 31, 2024.
Passenger Claims She Slipped on Unattended Wet Floor at Carnival Radiance Bar and Suffered Serious Injuries
According to the lawsuit, Francois was a fare-paying passenger aboard the Carnival Radiance and was walking in the bar area when she encountered a wet, foreign, and slippery substance on the floor. She alleges that there were no warnings or safety measures in place and that Carnival failed to maintain the area in a reasonably safe condition. The fall resulted in serious and unspecified physical injuries.
The incident occurred while the vessel was operating in navigable waters, and the complaint invokes federal maritime jurisdiction. Francois claims that Carnival’s negligence in allowing a dangerous transitory condition to exist directly caused her fall and subsequent injuries.
Carnival Accused of Failing to Maintain Safe Conditions in High-Traffic Bar Area on Cruise Ship
The complaint alleges that Carnival breached its duty to provide a safe environment for its passengers by allowing a hazardous condition—namely, a wet and slippery floor surface—to remain in a public area frequented by guests. Under maritime law, cruise operators owe passengers a duty of reasonable care, which includes actively monitoring and maintaining common spaces, especially areas like bars where spills are foreseeable.
Francois alleges that Carnival either knew or should have known about the wet floor and failed to clean or warn passengers in a timely manner. No signage or preventive measures were reportedly in place at the time of the fall.
Lawsuit Seeks Compensation for Medical Costs, Pain and Suffering, and Other Damages
Francois is seeking compensatory damages in excess of $75,000 for injuries sustained in the incident. While the complaint does not specify the exact nature of her injuries, it claims they were “serious” and resulted directly from the fall. She is also requesting a jury trial.
The case reflects a broader category of cruise ship slip and fall lawsuits often filed in the Southern District of Florida, where many cruise lines are headquartered and where ticket contracts require passengers to bring claims. Slip and fall incidents remain one of the most common sources of maritime personal injury claims.
Injured in a Slip and Fall Aboard a Cruise Ship? You May Be Entitled to Compensation
Wet or slippery conditions in high-traffic cruise ship areas—such as bars, pool decks, dining halls, and stairwells—can lead to serious injuries. When cruise lines fail to maintain these areas or provide proper warnings, they may be held liable under maritime law.
If you or a loved one slipped and fell aboard a cruise ship, you may have the right to pursue a claim for compensation. An experienced maritime injury attorney can help you understand your rights and seek justice for your injuries.
Contact us now to speak with a cruise ship slip and fall lawyer.
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.
