Florida Woman Sues Carnival Cruise Line After Slip and Fall on Liquid Near Poolside Buffet Aboard Carnival Conquest
Marta Maria Valdes Vazquez, a resident of Miami-Dade County, 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-24294-KMM, alleges that Valdes Vazquez sustained serious injuries after slipping on an unidentified liquid while walking near a poolside buffet aboard the Carnival Conquest on April 26, 2025.
Cruise Passenger Slips on Unmarked Wet Floor Near Pool Deck Buffet Area on Carnival Conquest
According to the complaint, Valdes Vazquez was a fare-paying passenger aboard the Carnival Conquest and was walking toward the buffet area near the pool deck when she slipped on a liquid substance that had accumulated on the floor. The lawsuit claims the liquid was not marked with any warning signs or cones and was not apparent to passengers walking through the area. As a result, Valdes Vazquez fell to the floor and sustained significant physical injuries.
The complaint alleges that Carnival had failed to maintain the premises in a reasonably safe condition and failed to warn passengers of the dangerous, hidden condition, as required under federal maritime law.
Carnival Accused of Failing to Inspect and Maintain Pool Deck Buffet Area and Warn of Slip Hazards
The lawsuit brings a single count of negligence against Carnival, asserting that the cruise line breached its duty of care by allowing a dangerous condition to exist in a high-traffic area and by failing to implement adequate safety precautions. Specific allegations of negligence include:
- Failing to inspect the poolside buffet area for hazards
- Failing to keep the floor clean and dry in areas where spills were foreseeable
- Failing to place warning signs or caution markers around the spill
- Failing to adequately train crew members in cleaning and hazard prevention
- Failing to follow internal safety procedures to monitor passenger walking areas
Valdes Vazquez also asserts that Carnival knew or should have known of the liquid on the floor due to the location’s proximity to food and beverages and that the hazard was not open or obvious to her at the time of the fall.
Plaintiff Seeks Compensation for Ongoing Medical Treatment, Pain and Suffering, and Loss of Enjoyment of Life
As a result of the incident, Valdes Vazquez claims she sustained severe bodily injury, including physical pain, emotional distress, and limitations on her ability to participate in everyday activities. The lawsuit seeks compensatory damages for past and future medical bills, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, and other damages recognized under Florida maritime law.
A jury trial is demanded, and the complaint seeks damages within the court’s jurisdictional limits.
Contact a Cruise Ship Slip and Fall Attorney If You Were Injured Aboard a Vessel
Cruise lines are legally obligated to maintain their ships in a reasonably safe condition and to warn passengers of any known or foreseeable hazards, including wet floors near pool areas, buffets, or restrooms. If you or someone you care about has suffered a slip and fall injury on a cruise ship due to a wet or slippery surface, you may be entitled to compensation under maritime law.
Contact us now to speak with a cruise ship slip and fall attorney.
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.
