Georgia Woman Sues Carnival Cruise Line After Slipping on Wet Pool Deck Aboard Carnival Mardi Gras
A Georgia resident has filed a maritime personal injury lawsuit against Carnival Cruise Line in the Southern District of Florida, alleging she suffered serious injuries after slipping on a wet pool deck aboard the Carnival Mardi Gras. The complaint, filed under Case No. 1:25-cv-24733, claims Carnival was negligent in maintaining the poolside flooring and failed to take basic precautions to prevent dangerous slip and fall hazards in a known wet area.
Passenger Slips on Wet Deck Near Pool on Carnival Mardi Gras, Suffers Serious Injuries
According to the lawsuit, plaintiff Heather Mose was a fare-paying passenger aboard the Carnival Mardi Gras on July 21, 2024, when she slipped on water pooled near the ship’s pool deck area. She alleges that the floor was left wet and slippery, posing a hazard to passengers walking through the area. The complaint states that no warnings or caution signs were present and that Carnival failed to monitor or dry the wet surface, leading directly to her fall and resulting injuries.
The incident occurred while the ship was in open waters during a scheduled cruise. Mose was lawfully aboard the vessel as a guest, and the lawsuit alleges Carnival breached its duty to provide a reasonably safe environment for passengers.
Lawsuit Claims Carnival Knew Pool Deck Was Hazardous Yet Took No Action to Prevent Falls
Mose’s complaint emphasizes that Carnival knew or should have known that the pool deck area posed a slip risk due to wet conditions, particularly with guests frequently entering and exiting the pool. The lawsuit claims the cruise line failed to take any corrective action—such as mopping the area, placing warning signage, or using anti-slip flooring—to protect passengers from foreseeable injuries.
The complaint alleges that this failure constitutes negligence under general maritime law, which requires cruise operators to maintain safe conditions and exercise reasonable care for passenger safety. Mose asserts that Carnival’s actions—or lack thereof—directly led to her fall.
Plaintiff Seeks Compensation for Injuries, Medical Expenses, and Loss of Enjoyment of Life
Mose is seeking damages in excess of $75,000 for physical injuries, pain and suffering, medical expenses, and other losses resulting from the fall. While the specific nature of her injuries is not detailed in the complaint, they are described as serious and ongoing. She has demanded a jury trial and is pursuing compensatory damages, costs, and interest.
The lawsuit was filed in accordance with the forum selection clause in Carnival’s ticket contract, which requires all passenger injury claims to be brought in the Southern District of Florida.
Contact a Cruise Ship Slip and Fall Attorney If You Were Injured on a Wet Deck or Unsafe Surface
Cruise lines are responsible for maintaining safe walking surfaces, especially in high-risk areas like pool decks. If you or a loved one has suffered a slip and fall injury aboard a cruise ship due to wet floors, lack of warning signs, or improper maintenance, you may be entitled to compensation under maritime law.
Contact us today to speak with an experienced 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.
