Nevada Woman Sues Princess Cruise Lines After Slip and Fall in Buffet Area Aboard Majestic Princess
Carol Amolsch, a resident and citizen of Nevada, has filed a maritime personal injury lawsuit against Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd. in the Southern District of Florida. The complaint, filed under Case No. 1:26-cv-20461-JB, alleges that Amolsch sustained severe and permanent injuries after slipping on a foreign substance while walking through a dining area on the Majestic Princess on January 31, 2025.
Cruise Passenger Injured in World Fresh Marketplace Buffet Due to Slippery Floor and Lack of Warning Signs
According to the legal filing, the incident took place while Amolsch was walking in the World Fresh Marketplace buffet area located on Deck 16 of the vessel. The lawsuit claims that she suddenly came into contact with a foreign substance on the floor which caused her to fall. The complaint describes the substance as not being open or obvious and notes that there were no warning or caution signs present to alert passengers to the potential hazard. Amolsch alleges that the area constituted a dangerous condition because the flooring surface was unreasonably sticky or slippery due to contamination, and that the cruise line failed to utilize anti-slip mats or communication tools that could have prevented the accident.
Princess Cruise Lines Accused of Failing to Monitor Flooring and Address Known Hazards in High Traffic Areas
The lawsuit asserts that Princess Cruise Lines had both actual and constructive knowledge of the dangerous condition prior to the fall. Amolsch’s legal team argues that the cruise line’s own policies require crewmembers to be specifically assigned to the buffet area to monitor flooring surfaces and identify spills. The complaint alleges that crewmembers were stationed in the World Fresh Marketplace and walked directly by the dangerous condition without taking remedial measures. Furthermore, the plaintiff claims the foreign substance appeared dirty, suggesting it had been on the floor for a sufficient amount of time that it should have been discovered during routine inspections. The filing also points out that the area was monitored by video cameras which could have alerted staff to the hazard if they had been reasonably monitored.
Complaint Highlights Prior Slip and Fall Incidents and Industry Safety Standards for Passenger Flooring
To establish that the cruise line was aware of the risks, the plaintiff references prior similar incidents involving passengers falling on foreign substances in the World Fresh Marketplace buffet on other vessels. Specifically, the complaint cites the case of Martinez v. Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., which involved a similar fall aboard the Caribbean Princess. The lawsuit alleges that Princess Cruise Lines is aware of the need for regular maintenance and cleaning of flooring but failed to enforce its own safety management systems and internal standards. These standards allegedly include specific coefficients of friction for walking surfaces in heavily trafficked areas where there is a high risk of water or food being present on the floor. The plaintiff also notes that as an elderly passenger, the cruise line should have been particularly aware of her vulnerability to poorly maintained walkways.
Plaintiff Seeks Damages for Fractured Femur and Permanent Disability Resulting from Cruise Ship Negligence
Amolsch brings four counts against the defendant: negligent failure to warn, negligent failure to maintain, general negligence, and vicarious liability. She alleges that as a result of the fall, she suffered serious and debilitating injuries, including a fractured femur that required an emergency medical disembarkation and subsequent surgery. The lawsuit states that Amolsch has suffered physical pain, mental anguish, disability, disfigurement, and the loss of enjoyment of life. Additionally, she seeks compensation for medical expenses, impaired working ability, and the lost benefit of her vacation and transportation costs. The complaint argues that Princess Cruise Lines is vicariously liable for the negligent acts of its crewmembers who failed to properly inspect and maintain a safe environment for passengers.
Contact a Cruise Ship Buffet Slip and Fall Lawyer Today if You Were Injured on a Vessel Due to Unsafe Conditions
Cruise passengers who suffer injuries due to slippery floors, uncleaned spills, or a lack of warning signs in dining areas may be eligible for compensation under maritime law. Companies like Princess Cruise Lines have a clear duty to maintain their vessels in a reasonably safe condition and to warn travelers of hazards that are not readily apparent. If you or a loved one experienced a similar slip and fall accident while on a cruise, contacting an experienced maritime injury attorney can help you understand your legal rights. Our team is dedicated to assisting victims of cruise ship negligence in pursuing the recovery they deserve.
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