Mississippi Woman Sues Carnival Cruise Line After Shower Handle Breaks in Stateroom on Carnival Liberty
Kimberly Moore, a resident of Hinds County, Mississippi, has filed a maritime personal injury lawsuit against Carnival Corporation in the Southern District of Florida. Filed under Case No. 1:25-cv-24474-BB, the complaint alleges that Moore suffered a fractured wrist after falling in her stateroom shower aboard the Carnival Liberty when a loose shower handle detached unexpectedly during use.
Cruise Passenger Fractures Wrist After Shower Handle Detaches During First Night on Carnival Liberty
According to the lawsuit, the incident occurred on September 29, 2024, the first evening of Moore’s cruise. While attempting to shower in her assigned stateroom (Cabin 1398), Moore—who had recently undergone knee surgery—reached for a handle mounted inside the shower for balance. Unbeknownst to her, the handle was allegedly loose and improperly secured. When she grabbed it, it detached or shifted, causing her to slip backward and fall.
As she fell, Moore instinctively reached out with her left hand to break the fall, resulting in a fractured wrist. The complaint alleges that the loose handle created a hidden and dangerous condition, particularly for passengers with mobility limitations like Moore.
Carnival Accused of Failing to Inspect and Maintain Stateroom Shower Equipment for Passenger Safety
Moore’s legal team argues that Carnival breached its duty to provide a reasonably safe stateroom environment by failing to inspect, maintain, and secure the shower handle. The lawsuit alleges that Carnival was negligent in allowing the defective condition to exist and in failing to repair or replace the handle before the cabin was made available to passengers.
Specifically, the complaint accuses Carnival of:
- Failing to maintain secure grab handles in stateroom showers
- Failing to conduct routine and adequate inspections of shower components
- Failing to warn passengers of hidden hazards, especially in spaces where support fixtures are relied upon for stability
- Failing to document or enforce maintenance policies related to shower hardware
- Creating an unreasonable risk of injury by allowing defective fixtures to remain in service
The lawsuit claims that the risk of falling due to a broken or loose grab handle was foreseeable and preventable through routine inspection and maintenance procedures.
Prior Incident Referenced Involving Similar Shower Fall on Another Carnival Cruise
To support her claim that Carnival was aware—or should have been aware—of the risks, Moore’s complaint cites a similar incident from Paris Bell v. Carnival Corporation, Case No. 25-cv-21473. That case involved a passenger who allegedly slipped and fell in a shower on the Carnival Horizon in April 2024. The inclusion of this case is intended to demonstrate that Carnival had prior notice of the hazard posed by unsecured shower fixtures aboard its vessels.
Plaintiff Seeks Compensation for Medical Expenses, Disability, and Loss of Enjoyment Due to Cruise Injury
Moore seeks damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, physical impairment, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life. The complaint alleges that her wrist fracture and related injuries are permanent and continuing in nature, and that the fall aggravated her preexisting knee condition.
The single-count complaint, brought under general maritime negligence, seeks damages exceeding $75,000 and demands a jury trial. Moore’s legal team asserts that Carnival either created the hazard or failed to discover and remedy it despite ample opportunity and industry standards requiring regular inspection of passenger safety equipment.
Injured Due to a Broken Shower Handle or Hazardous Condition on a Cruise Ship? Contact a Maritime Injury Attorney
If you suffered a fall aboard a cruise ship due to loose fixtures, unsafe showers, or poorly maintained staterooms, you may be entitled to compensation. Cruise lines have a duty under maritime law to provide passengers with a safe environment, and they may be held liable for failing to inspect or repair dangerous conditions.
Contact our legal team to speak with an experienced cruise ship injury attorney about your potential case.
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.
