Nevada Woman Sues Disney Cruise Line After Slip and Fall in Senses Spa Aboard Disney Fantasy
Michele Lorig, a resident of Nevada, has filed a maritime personal injury lawsuit against Magical Cruise Company, Limited, doing business as Disney Cruise Line. The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division, under Case No. 6:26-cv-00531-AGM-NWH, alleges that Lorig suffered severe and permanent physical injuries after slipping on an unreasonably wet and slippery floor surface inside the Senses Spa aboard the Disney Fantasy. The incident occurred on or about March 22, 2025, while the cruise ship was operating in navigable waters.
Cruise Passenger Injured in Senses Spa Due to Slippery Floor Material and Dim Lighting Conditions
According to the complaint, Lorig was a paying passenger aboard the vessel when she entered the Senses Spa and suddenly slipped and fell on a transitory foreign substance. The plaintiff asserts that the serious slipping hazard was not open or obvious to her at the time of the incident. The lawsuit points to the specific layout and environmental design of the Senses Spa as a contributing factor, noting that the room featured dim lighting, specific floor coloring, and wood finishing materials that easily concealed wet spots. Because of these design choices, Lorig claims she was completely unable to discern whether the walking surface was wet or dry before stepping onto it, making it impossible for her to prevent the fall.
Disney Cruise Line Accused of Failing to Maintain Safe Walkways and Provide Warning Signs
The lawsuit alleges that Disney Cruise Line breached its non-delegable duty to provide passengers with reasonable care under the circumstances. Specifically, the plaintiff argues that the cruise line failed to maintain its decks and spa walkways in a reasonably safe condition. The complaint states that Disney was fully aware that spa environments carry inherent risks of slips and falls due to wet surfaces, and that the company had even enacted internal safety policies and procedures to address these known dangers. Despite this corporate awareness, crew members allegedly failed to regularly inspect, sweep, dry, or properly clean the spa floor. Furthermore, the cruise line did not place any caution signs, verbal warnings, or anti-slip mats around the hazardous area to communicate the danger to unsuspecting passengers.
Complaint Alleges Cruise Line Had Prior Notice of Dangerous Flooring and Slip Hazards Fleet Wide
Lorig claims that Disney Cruise Line had both actual and constructive knowledge of the dangerous conditions that caused her injury. The complaint alleges that the flooring material chosen and installed by the cruise line lacks a sufficiently high coefficient of friction, rendering it unreasonably dangerous on its own and exceptionally hazardous when covered by a wet transitory substance. The plaintiff asserts that Disney knew or should have known of this structural hazard through routine maintenance, regular inspections, and the sheer length of time the wet substance was left on the floor. Additionally, the lawsuit alleges that Disney had prior notice of the hazard due to previous slip and fall incidents involving the same or similar flooring materials across its fleet of vessels, where other injured passengers made similar claims about the slick walking surfaces.
Plaintiff Seeks Damages for Wrist Fracture and Permanent Injuries Caused by Cruise Line Negligence
Lorig brings three counts of negligence against Disney Cruise Line: negligent failure to warn, negligent maintenance, and general negligence. As a direct result of the fall, the plaintiff suffered severe physical injuries, including a wrist fracture. The complaint states that Lorig experienced physical pain, mental anguish, physical handicap, disfigurement, and the aggravation of previously existing conditions. Because her injuries are alleged to be permanent and continuing in nature, she will continue to suffer these losses and impairments into the future. Lorig is seeking full compensation for medical expenses related to her care and treatment, as well as damages for losing the entire benefit of her vacation, cruise, and associated transportation costs. She has demanded a jury trial for all damages recoverable under maritime law.
Contact a Cruise Ship Spa Injury Lawyer Today if You Were Hurt on a Vessel in Slippery Conditions
Cruise passengers who suffer severe injuries due to slippery floors, wet spa decks, or a lack of warning signs may be entitled to significant financial compensation under general maritime law. Cruise operators have a strict legal obligation to maintain all public guest spaces, including luxury spas and fitness centers, in a reasonably safe condition to prevent foreseeable slip and fall accidents. If you or someone you care about was injured while traveling on a major cruise line, contact our team of experienced maritime injury lawyers today. We are here to help you evaluate your claim, navigate the complex forum selection clauses within your cruise ticket contract, and protect your legal rights.
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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.
