Florida Man Sues Carnival Cruise Line After Electrocution by Exposed Live Wire on Carnival Glory Pool Deck
Erik M. Ryytty, a resident of Florida, has filed a maritime personal injury lawsuit against Carnival Corporation in the Southern District of Florida. The complaint, filed under Case No. 1:26-cv-22398-KMM, alleges that Ryytty suffered severe and permanent injuries after coming into contact with an exposed live electrical wire while walking on the pool deck of the Carnival Glory on May 24, 2025.
Cruise Passenger Electrocuted on Carnival Glory Pool Deck Due to Dangerous Exposed Wiring
According to the legal filing, the incident took place while the vessel was at sea traveling from Port Miami toward the Bahamas. Ryytty was walking toward a chair in the pool deck area when he stepped directly onto an exposed live electrical wire. The contact resulted in an immediate electrocution. The plaintiff asserts that Carnival Corporation was in exclusive control of the cruise ship and specifically the pool deck area where the hazard was located. The complaint maintains that the cruise line allowed a high-traffic passenger area to remain in a hazardous condition that posed a significant threat to the safety of those on board.
Carnival Accused of Failing to Inspect and Maintain Safe Conditions for Passengers at Sea
The lawsuit alleges that Carnival Corporation breached its duty of reasonable care by allowing the live wire to remain exposed in an area where passengers were expected to walk. Ryytty’s legal team argues that the cruise line failed to implement proper safety procedures to ensure the vessel was free of electrical hazards. Furthermore, the complaint suggests that Carnival failed to adequately staff the Carnival Glory to monitor and maintain the safety of the pool deck. The plaintiff contends that the cruise line had either actual or constructive knowledge of the dangerous wire or that the condition had existed for a sufficient amount of time that the crew should have discovered and corrected it during routine inspections.
Plaintiff Seeks Damages for Permanent Bodily Injury and Mental Anguish Following Shipboard Incident
The complaint includes allegations of negligence involving a failure to warn, failure to maintain, and failure to correct a known dangerous condition. Ryytty claims that as a direct result of the electrocution, he suffered serious bodily injuries that have led to physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, and a loss of capacity for the enjoyment of life. The lawsuit indicates that the plaintiff has required ongoing medical and nursing care and continues to seek treatment for his injuries. The legal filing states that these losses are permanent or continuing in nature and will impact the plaintiff well into the future. Ryytty is seeking compensatory damages, interest, and costs, and has demanded a trial by jury for all issues triable.
Contact a Cruise Ship Electrical Injury Lawyer Today if You Were Hurt on a Vessel Due to Negligence
Cruise passengers who suffer injuries due to exposed wiring, electrical malfunctions, or poorly maintained deck areas may be eligible for compensation under maritime law. Cruise operators like Carnival have a strict legal obligation to maintain their vessels in a reasonably safe condition and to warn passengers of any hidden hazards that are not open and obvious. If you or a loved one was injured by a dangerous condition or equipment failure while on a vacation at sea, contact our team of experienced maritime injury lawyers today to discuss your case. We can help you navigate the complexities of filing a claim against a major cruise line.
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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.
