MSC Cruises Sued After Slip and Fall on Wet Floor Near Jungle Pool Restroom Aboard MSC Seashore
Darin Sigler, a Florida resident, has filed a maritime personal injury lawsuit against MSC Cruises S.A. in the Southern District of Florida. The lawsuit, filed under Case No. 0:25-cv-62369-AHS, alleges that Sigler sustained serious and permanent injuries after slipping on a wet tile floor just outside a public restroom located near the Jungle Pool on Deck 16 of the MSC Seashore on November 10, 2024.
Cruise Ship Slip and Fall Lawsuit Alleges Unreasonably Wet and Slippery Flooring Near MSC Seashore Jungle Pool Bathroom
According to the complaint, Sigler was exploring the Jungle Pool area when he walked toward the nearby men’s restroom. As he stepped through the open doorway, he encountered a slick, wet tile or ceramic surface believed to be covered in water. The lawsuit states that the flooring was unreasonably slippery, lacked any warning signs or barricades, and was not cleaned or dried despite its location adjacent to a heavily trafficked pool area. Sigler claims that the dangerous condition was not open or obvious and that no signage alerted him to the risk.
The incident allegedly occurred within sight of MSC crew members, including custodial staff, who were responsible for maintaining the area and should have addressed the wet condition. The plaintiff contends that the presence of water on a tile surface just outside a poolside restroom was foreseeable and that MSC failed to take appropriate action to prevent passenger injury.
MSC Cruises Accused of Failing to Maintain and Inspect Jungle Pool Restroom Area for Slip Hazards
The lawsuit includes claims that MSC Cruises failed to properly inspect, maintain, or monitor the restroom area flooring despite knowing that water frequently accumulates in such locations. Sigler alleges that the cruise line had actual and constructive notice of the risk posed by wet tile floors throughout its fleet and failed to adopt safety measures such as slip-resistant flooring, adequate inspection protocols, and timely cleanup procedures. The complaint also cites the cruise line’s own policies that require routine inspection and maintenance of passenger-accessible surfaces.
Further, Sigler claims that MSC crewmembers assigned to monitor the area either ignored the hazard or failed to take action to mitigate the risk, such as placing caution signs or temporarily closing access to the affected area. The wet flooring was allegedly left in a dangerous condition long enough that reasonable inspection and corrective action should have been taken.
Prior Slip and Fall Lawsuits Cited Against MSC Over Slippery Tile Floors on Multiple Ships
In support of his claims, Sigler’s legal team points to a string of similar lawsuits previously filed against MSC Cruises in the Southern District of Florida. These cases include Jeani Jones v. MSC, Janet Long v. MSC, Barbara Garcia v. MSC, Jessica Iacoli v. MSC, and Francine Lombardo v. MSC, all of which involved passengers allegedly slipping on wet, slick tile or marble floors aboard MSC ships. One case even involved a fall in the Jungle Pool area of the MSC Seashore, the same area where Sigler was injured.
The complaint argues that this litigation history demonstrates that MSC was well aware of the risk posed by wet tile flooring and failed to take fleet-wide preventive measures. In some of the referenced cases, MSC is accused of using marble or ceramic flooring materials that become dangerously slick when wet, particularly in areas near pools, spas, and restrooms where moisture is common.
Lawsuit Alleges MSC Negligently Failed to Warn, Maintain, and Supervise Hazardous Wet Floor Conditions
Sigler brings four counts against MSC Cruises: negligent maintenance, negligent failure to inspect, negligent failure to warn, and vicarious liability for the actions of MSC’s crew. The complaint alleges that MSC’s staff may have mopped or otherwise failed to clean up the water spill without placing any caution signs, exacerbating the risk. Sigler further asserts that MSC’s failure to train its crew to adequately respond to wet floor conditions constitutes a breach of the duty of care owed to passengers.
The suit emphasises that the hazard was not isolated or random, but rather part of a recurring problem with MSC’s choice of floor materials and its alleged disregard for the associated safety risks. Sigler alleges that the incident has caused him ongoing physical pain, mental distress, lost earnings, medical expenses, and reduced enjoyment of life. His injuries are claimed to be permanent in nature and will require continued treatment.
Injured on an MSC Cruise? Speak With a Florida Cruise Ship Slip and Fall Lawyer Today
Passengers who suffer injuries due to wet, slippery, or unsafe flooring aboard cruise ships may be entitled to compensation under maritime law. Cruise lines like MSC have a legal obligation to maintain public areas, especially restrooms and pool decks, in a safe condition. When proper signage, inspections, and flooring materials are not in place, passengers are exposed to preventable hazards. If you or a loved one was injured in a similar incident aboard an MSC cruise ship, contact our experienced maritime injury attorneys for a free consultation.
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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.
