Connecticut Woman Sues Norwegian Cruise Line After Slipping on Wet Restroom Floor Aboard Norwegian Jade
Ebony Beall, a Connecticut resident, has filed a maritime personal injury lawsuit against NCL (Bahamas) Ltd., alleging she suffered serious injuries after slipping and falling on a wet restroom floor aboard the Norwegian Jade. The lawsuit, filed on September 3, 2025, in the Southern District of Florida under Case No. 1:25-cv-23986-DPG, accuses Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) of negligence in maintaining, inspecting, and warning about hazardous restroom conditions on the ship’s Lido Deck.
Passenger Slips on Wet Bathroom Floor Near Pool Area Aboard Norwegian Jade, Suffers Serious Injuries
According to the complaint, the incident occurred on September 13, 2024, while Beall was a fare-paying passenger aboard the Norwegian Jade. After leaving the Atrium on Deck 7 to take a smoke break, she proceeded to Deck 13, the designated smoking area. On her way back, Beall stopped to use the public restroom on Deck 12, near the ship’s pool area. As she exited the sink area of the restroom, she allegedly slipped on a wet and slippery substance, believed to be water, and fell to the floor, sustaining severe bodily injuries.
Beall alleges there were no warning signs or barriers indicating the slippery condition, and that the hazard was neither open nor obvious to her. She further claims the restroom lacked paper towels, relying only on hand blowers, which allowed water from handwashing to accumulate near the sinks.
NCL Accused of Failing to Maintain Safe Conditions in Restroom Near Lido Deck on Norwegian Jade
The complaint asserts that NCL breached its duty of care by failing to maintain the restroom in a reasonably safe condition. Beall’s legal team argues that cruise ships, particularly in areas near pools and hot tubs, must account for frequent wet conditions and should implement appropriate flooring materials, inspection procedures, and cleaning schedules to prevent dangerous accumulation of water.
Beall alleges that NCL was aware or should have been aware of the unsafe condition, based on:
- Prior incidents of restroom and Lido Deck slip and falls
- The known tendency of water and oils from passengers exiting pools to accumulate in restroom areas
- Regular safety inspections and friction testing performed by the cruise line
- The lack of paper towels near the sink area, which increased water spillage onto the floor
The lawsuit claims that NCL failed to close the restroom, warn passengers, or implement preventive measures such as non-slip flooring or adequate supervision.
Complaint Highlights Cruise Line’s Knowledge of Prior Slipping Hazards and Inadequate Safety Practices
Beall’s lawsuit brings three counts of negligence against NCL:
- Negligent Maintenance – for failing to keep the restroom in a safe condition and allowing water or oily substances to accumulate on the floor.
- Negligent Failure to Inspect – for not conducting regular or adequate inspections that would have identified the hazard in time to fix or warn against it.
- Negligent Failure to Warn – for failing to provide visible warnings or close the restroom despite prior knowledge that wet floors in this area present a known danger.
The complaint also alleges that NCL trains its crew to monitor for spills and maintain safe flooring conditions but failed to follow those standards in this case. Beall claims NCL’s knowledge of the hazard was based on internal records, industry practices, and recurring similar incidents on its fleet.
Plaintiff Seeks Damages for Permanent Injuries, Medical Costs, and Loss of Enjoyment Due to Norwegian Jade Restroom Fall
As a result of the fall, Beall alleges she sustained:
- Injuries to her body and extremities
- Disfigurement and disability
- Mental anguish and pain
- Loss of enjoyment of life and vacation
- Aggravation of pre-existing conditions
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages and earning potential
She claims the injuries are permanent or continuing, requiring ongoing medical care and causing significant disruption to her life and livelihood. Beall is seeking compensatory damages exceeding $75,000 and has demanded a jury trial.
Restroom Slip and Fall Injuries on Cruise Ships May Be Actionable Under Maritime Law
Under maritime law, cruise operators have a non-delegable duty to provide safe conditions for passengers, including in restrooms and wet zones near pools and spas. Cruise lines that fail to maintain, inspect, or warn of hazardous conditions may be held liable when injuries occur.
If you or a loved one suffered a slip and fall injury aboard a cruise ship due to a wet restroom floor or other unsafe condition, you may have a right to seek compensation.
Contact us now to speak with a cruise ship slip and fall lawyer experienced in restroom and Lido Deck injury claims.
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.
