Florida Woman Sues Royal Caribbean After Slipping on Wet Walkway Inside Windjammer Café on Oasis of the Seas
Barbara Lue, a Florida resident, has filed a maritime personal injury lawsuit against Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Filed under Case No. 1:25-cv-24411-RAR, the lawsuit alleges that Lue suffered serious injuries, including a fractured right patella, after slipping on a wet surface inside the Windjammer Dining Room aboard the Oasis of the Seas on September 25, 2024.
Cruise Passenger Injured in Windjammer Café Slip and Fall Aboard Oasis of the Seas
According to the complaint, the incident occurred as Lue was exiting the Windjammer Dining Room on Deck 16 when she encountered a wet and slippery section of walkway flooring. The area, heavily trafficked by passengers and crew, allegedly lacked warning signs, cautionary barriers, or floor markings. The lawsuit claims that the wet condition was not readily visible to guests and posed a serious risk of slipping. Despite the location being a known hazard zone near food service and entry areas, Royal Caribbean allegedly failed to take reasonable steps to dry the surface or warn guests of the slipping risk.
Royal Caribbean Accused of Failing to Maintain and Monitor Wet Walkways in High Traffic Dining Areas
The lawsuit asserts that Royal Caribbean had both actual and constructive notice of the hazardous condition due to the recurring nature of similar incidents across its fleet. Lue’s legal team cites multiple past cases involving wet floor slips in Windjammer Cafés, including Navarro v. Royal Caribbean, Tyson v. Royal Caribbean, De Jonge v. Royal Caribbean, Carroll v. Royal Caribbean, and Burns v. Royal Caribbean. Each of these cases reportedly involved passengers slipping due to wet or transitory substances on interior walkways.
The complaint alleges that Royal Caribbean was aware that such wet conditions near the Windjammer exits and interior corridors were foreseeable and preventable, yet failed to conduct adequate inspections or timely clean-up. The cruise line is accused of neglecting to enforce its internal safety policies, which should have included frequent monitoring and cleaning of dining area floors, especially in high-use zones.
Complaint Alleges Royal Caribbean Ignored Pattern of Slip and Fall Incidents in Windjammer Cafés
Lue’s legal filing emphasizes a pattern of similar injuries and lawsuits involving wet walkways in the Windjammer Café across multiple Royal Caribbean vessels. The complaint argues that this demonstrates an ongoing issue that the cruise line has failed to address fleetwide. Lue contends that her fall was not an isolated incident but part of a broader problem that Royal Caribbean has been on notice of for years. Despite this, the cruise operator allegedly did not implement enhanced safety measures or properly train its crew to detect and address slip hazards in a timely manner.
Plaintiff Seeks Compensation for Permanent Injuries, Medical Bills, and Loss of Enjoyment Due to Cruise Ship Slip and Fall
Lue has brought two counts of negligence against Royal Caribbean: negligent maintenance and negligent failure to warn. The lawsuit claims Royal Caribbean breached its duty of care by failing to keep walkways dry and safe, and by not warning passengers about the presence of a hidden danger. As a result of the fall, Lue alleges she suffered a fractured patella, pain and suffering, emotional distress, lost wages, and ongoing medical expenses. The injuries are described as permanent and continuing in nature.
She is seeking damages in excess of $75,000, including compensation for medical treatment, physical impairment, and the lost value of her cruise due to the disruption caused by the injury.
Contact a Cruise Ship Slip and Fall Attorney If You Were Hurt in a Windjammer Café or Dining Area
Slip and fall accidents aboard cruise ships often occur in dining rooms, buffet lines, and walkways where wet surfaces can become dangerous without proper maintenance and signage. Cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean have a legal duty to ensure their ships are safe for passengers at all times. If you or a loved one were injured due to a slip and fall in a Windjammer Café or other onboard location, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Contact our team to speak with a knowledgeable maritime injury lawyer today and learn more about your rights under cruise ship injury law.
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.
