Florida Resident Sues MSC Cruises After Slip and Fall on Wet Floor Aboard MSC Seashore
Keith Dunne, a resident of Florida, has filed a maritime personal injury lawsuit against MSC Cruises, S.A. in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The lawsuit, filed under Case No. 1:26-cv-20838-BB, alleges that Dunne suffered serious and permanent injuries after slipping and falling on a dangerous wet condition while walking through a passenger hallway on the MSC Seashore on February 9, 2025.
Cruise Passenger Injured on MSC Seashore Deck 15 Due to Unmarked Wet Floor Hazard in Hallway
According to the complaint, the incident occurred while Dunne was walking in the 7th Floor hallway located on Deck 15 of the vessel. While traversing this area, he encountered a wet floor that the lawsuit describes as a dangerous condition. The plaintiff alleges that the hazard was known to the cruise line because crew members were present in the immediate vicinity of the wet surface at the time of the accident. Despite the proximity of staff, the cruise line allegedly failed to place any caution signs, warning cones, or barricades to alert passengers to the slipping hazard.
MSC Cruises Accused of Failing to Warn Passengers and Negligently Maintaining Vessel Walkways
The lawsuit asserts that MSC Cruises breached its duty of care by failing to take reasonable steps to remedy or eliminate the wet floor within a reasonable amount of time. Dunne alleges that the absence of visual warnings or verbal alerts made the hazard difficult to anticipate, leading directly to his fall. The complaint highlights that as the owner and operator of the MSC Seashore, the defendant had a specific legal obligation to maintain the ship in a reasonably safe condition and to warn fare-paying passengers of known hazards that are not open or obvious.
Complaint Alleges Permanent Head Trauma and Rotator Cuff Injuries Resulting from MSC Negligence
As a direct result of the unmarked wet floor, the plaintiff allegedly slipped and fell onto his right side, striking his head against the floor surface. The impact resulted in significant physical trauma, including a hematoma to the right posterior portion of his scalp and injuries to his neck. Furthermore, medical evaluations revealed a complete rotator cuff tear in his right shoulder. The lawsuit details that Dunne continues to suffer from neurological symptoms such as recurrent syncopal episodes, dizziness, headaches, and weakness on the right side of his body since the date of the incident.
Plaintiff Seeks Damages for Medical Expenses Lost Wages and Permanent Disability Following Cruise Ship Fall
The negligence claim brought against MSC Cruises seeks compensation for a wide array of damages, including past and future medical expenses incurred at the ship’s infirmary and with specialists. Because the injuries have substantially interfered with his ability to perform his professional duties, Dunne is also seeking recovery for lost wages and a diminished future earning capacity. The complaint further demands judgment for non-economic damages such as physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, and the loss of enjoyment of life, noting that the injuries sustained are permanent and continuing in nature.
Contact a Cruise Ship Slip and Fall Lawyer Today if You Were Injured by Unsafe Floor Conditions
Passengers who suffer injuries due to wet floors, leaking ceilings, or lack of warning signs on a cruise ship may be entitled to significant compensation under federal maritime law. Cruise operators like MSC Cruises are required to provide a safe environment for their guests and must act quickly to cordoning off or dry slippery surfaces in high-traffic areas like hallways and decks. If you or a loved one experienced a serious fall and sustained injuries while on a vacation at sea, contact our team of experienced maritime injury attorneys 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.
