New York Man Sues Royal Caribbean After Slipping on Wet Deck in Splash Zone on Allure of the Seas
Gurjit Singh, a resident of New York, has filed a maritime personal injury lawsuit against Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. in the Southern District of Florida. The lawsuit, filed under Case No. 1:25-cv-25515-RAR, alleges that Singh suffered a serious knee injury after slipping on a wet and slippery pool deck in the Splash Zone area of the Allure of the Seas. The complaint claims Royal Caribbean failed to adequately warn of, maintain, or design the area to prevent foreseeable passenger injuries.
Cruise Passenger Injured While Walking Across Overflow Area in Splash Zone on Deck 15
According to the complaint, the incident occurred on December 9, 2024, while Singh was walking through the Splash Zone area near a pool on Deck 15 of the Allure of the Seas. The pool, later renamed “Splashaway Bay,” is surrounded by a shallow perimeter of water caused by pool overflow. To enter the pool, passengers are directed to walk across this water-covered surface. Singh claims he was walking cautiously when he slipped on the unreasonably slippery flooring and fell, sustaining a serious knee injury requiring surgical repair.
The lawsuit alleges that the flooring was not visibly different in texture or color from dry areas, and the wet condition could not be appreciated by sight or feel until it was too late. The danger was allegedly not open and obvious to passengers, and Singh asserts that Royal Caribbean created or allowed the dangerous condition by funneling foot traffic directly over the slippery area.
Royal Caribbean Faced with Dozens of Similar Slip and Fall Lawsuits on Oasis-Class Ships
The complaint details an extensive history of similar incidents, citing at least 20 prior lawsuits involving passengers who slipped on pool decks aboard Oasis-class ships operated by Royal Caribbean. These include Freedom of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas, Independence of the Seas, and Oasis of the Seas. Among those referenced are cases such as Robert Signor v. Royal Caribbean (0:19-cv-61597-RAR) and Lorraine Busek v. Royal Caribbean (1:24-cv-22107-KMW), which involved nearly identical conditions around the same pool configuration.
The complaint argues that Royal Caribbean had actual and constructive knowledge of the slippery conditions due to this history of prior claims, as well as guest complaints and the cruise line’s own safety warnings. The vessel had multiple signs warning that the floor “may be slippery when wet,” but Singh alleges these were insufficient given the frequency and severity of incidents. The cruise line’s continued reliance on warnings instead of correcting the dangerous condition, the lawsuit claims, is evidence of systemic negligence.
Plaintiff Brings Claims for Negligent Warning, Maintenance, and Unsafe Design of Pool Area
The lawsuit brings three counts of negligence against Royal Caribbean: negligent failure to warn, negligent maintenance, and general negligence. Specific allegations include:
- Failure to install slip-resistant flooring or mats around the pool
- Improper placement of pool ladders requiring guests to walk over the hazard
- Failure to close or block access to the wettest areas of the Splash Zone
- Failure to test the flooring’s slip resistance or modify its surface despite repeated incidents
- Ignoring guest complaints and prior litigation involving nearly identical facts
The lawsuit also alleges that Royal Caribbean negligently instructed passengers to use the area without guidance on safe footwear or alternative paths, and failed to implement fleetwide changes to prevent recurring injuries.
Passenger Seeks Compensation for Permanent Knee Injury and Loss of Cruise Value
Singh claims that as a direct result of Royal Caribbean’s negligence, he suffered a severe knee injury that required surgery, physical therapy, and ongoing medical treatment. He is also seeking damages for pain and suffering, emotional distress, lost wages, and future impairment. The lawsuit emphasizes that the injuries are permanent or continuing in nature and have significantly impacted his quality of life.
Singh is requesting a jury trial and seeks compensation under general maritime law for both economic and non-economic damages.
Injured on a Wet Cruise Ship Pool Deck? Contact a Cruise Injury Attorney Today
Cruise passengers injured on slippery decks, especially near pools or water features, may be entitled to compensation if the cruise line failed to maintain a safe environment. Repeated passenger slip-and-fall incidents across Royal Caribbean ships may indicate systemic design or safety issues.
Contact us now to speak with a cruise ship slip and fall attorney in Florida.
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.
