Connecticut Woman Sues Carnival Cruise Line After Slip and Fall on Wet Deck 9 Near Guy’s Burger on Carnival Conquest
Siu Yin Terina Lee, a Connecticut resident, has filed a maritime personal injury lawsuit in the Southern District of Florida against Carnival Corporation. The lawsuit, filed under Case No. 1:25-cv-22877-JEM, alleges that Lee suffered serious injuries after slipping on a wet surface near the Guy’s Burger Joint and Lido Buffet aboard the Carnival Conquest on July 22, 2024.
Carnival Conquest Passenger Suffers Wrist Fracture on Slippery Floor Near Pool and Buffet Area
According to the complaint, Lee was walking on Deck 9 of the Carnival Conquest when she encountered a slippery, wet surface in a high-traffic area adjacent to the pool, jacuzzi, showers, and multiple eateries. Lee alleges the flooring was unreasonably slippery when wet and that no warning signs, cones, or other indicators of the hazard were present. As a result, she fell and sustained a fractured wrist requiring surgical treatment. The lawsuit states that the hazard was not open and obvious and that Lee had no way of knowing or avoiding the risk.
Carnival Allegedly Knew Area Was Dangerous from Prior Passenger Falls and Failed to Address Hazard
The complaint cites multiple prior passenger falls in the exact same location during the same voyage, including another person who slipped nearby while Lee was waiting for assistance. The plaintiff references additional lawsuits involving similar conditions aboard the Carnival Conquest and other sister ships, including Santiago v. Carnival Corp., Leyva v. Carnival Corp., Gallagher v. Carnival Corp., and Strickland v. Carnival Corp., all involving wet and hazardous floors on Deck 9 near buffet and dining areas. Lee claims these incidents show that Carnival had both actual and constructive knowledge of the risks but failed to implement sufficient preventive measures.
Lawsuit Alleges Unsafe Design and Inadequate Maintenance of High-Traffic Deck Area
Lee accuses Carnival of negligent maintenance, failure to warn, and negligent design of the flooring surface. The lawsuit argues that Carnival selected inherently slippery flooring materials for an area regularly exposed to water and food spills and failed to apply anti-slip treatments or provide adequate drainage. It also claims Carnival’s internal standards for cleaning, signage, and video monitoring were not followed, resulting in hazardous conditions being left unaddressed despite video surveillance capabilities and written protocols.
Plaintiff Seeks Damages for Medical Costs, Emotional Distress, and Lost Vacation Value
As a result of the fall, Lee alleges permanent injuries, ongoing pain and suffering, loss of earning capacity, and medical expenses. She is also seeking compensation for lost wages, emotional distress, and the lost value of her cruise and related travel. The complaint brings four counts against Carnival: general negligence, negligent design, negligent failure to warn, and negligent failure to maintain.
Wet and Slippery Cruise Ship Floors Continue to Cause Passenger Injuries—Legal Options May Be Available
Slip and fall injuries aboard cruise ships remain one of the most common causes of passenger claims. Cruise lines have a legal responsibility to maintain public walkways, especially those near pools and buffet areas, in a safe condition free of hidden dangers. If you or someone you love was injured on a wet deck aboard a cruise ship, contact our experienced maritime injury lawyers to learn your legal rights and options.
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