Florida Man Sues Carnival Corporation Following Slip and Fall on Clear Liquid Near Dance Floor of Carnival Paradise
Terry Dean, a resident of Largo, Florida, 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-25974-RAR, alleges that Dean suffered serious and permanent bodily injuries after slipping on an accumulation of clear liquid while walking toward a dance floor aboard the Carnival Paradise on November 15, 2025.
Cruise Passenger Injured Near Carnival Paradise Casino Due to Liquid Accumulation and Lack of Floor Maintenance
According to the complaint, the incident occurred as Dean was walking from the ship’s casino area toward the dance floor. While traversing a tile floor, he encountered an accumulation of clear liquid that rendered the surface dangerously slick. The lawsuit asserts that Carnival was negligent in allowing this hazardous condition to exist in a high-traffic area. Dean alleges that the cruise line failed to maintain the flooring in a reasonably safe condition and failed to provide any signage, barriers, or verbal warnings to alert passengers to the presence of the spill. The complaint contends that the risk was not open or obvious to a reasonable passenger and that the cruise line’s failure to inspect and remedy the floor directly led to the fall.
Carnival Accused of Failing to Warn and Maintain Safe Walkways Despite Knowledge of Potential Hazards
The lawsuit alleges that Carnival had both actual and constructive knowledge of the dangerous condition. The plaintiff asserts that the liquid had been present on the tile floor for a sufficient length of time that the crew should have discovered and removed it during routine maintenance. By failing to promptly address the spill or warn passengers of the pending peril, Carnival is accused of breaching its duty to exercise reasonable care under the circumstances. The complaint further notes that the cruise line failed in its obligation to guard against potential hazards and ensure that all areas where passengers are invited to visit are kept free of slip-and-fall risks.
Plaintiff Seeks Damages for Permanent Injuries, Medical Expenses, and Loss of Earning Capacity Due to Negligence
Dean brings a count of maritime negligence against Carnival, claiming the cruise line breached its duty of care to provide a vessel in a reasonably safe condition. He alleges that as a direct result of the fall, he suffered serious bodily injuries, mental anguish, disfigurement, and a loss of capacity for the enjoyment of life. The lawsuit further states that Dean has incurred significant expenses for hospitalization, medical care, and nursing treatment, and expects to require ongoing care in the future. Additionally, the complaint seeks damages for lost earnings and the impairment of future earning capacity, asserting that the injuries are permanent or continuing in nature and have aggravated a previously existing condition.
Contact a Cruise Ship Slip and Fall Lawyer Today if You Were Hurt Boarding a Vessel in Unsafe Conditions
Cruise passengers who are injured due to liquid spills, lack of maintenance, or missing warning signs on high-traffic tile floors may be entitled to compensation under maritime law. Cruise lines like Carnival have a legal obligation to ensure that walkways, casino areas, and dance floors are maintained in a safe condition to protect passengers from foreseeable harm. If you or someone you care about was injured in a similar slip and fall accident on a cruise ship, contact our team of experienced maritime injury lawyers today. We are here to help you understand your rights and explore your legal options.
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