New York Woman Sues Norwegian Cruise Line After Crew Member Allegedly Secretly Records Her in Restroom Aboard Norwegian Getaway
Kelly Margaret Hurley, a resident of New York, has filed a federal maritime lawsuit against NCL (Bahamas), Ltd., doing business as Norwegian Cruise Lines, in the Southern District of Florida. The lawsuit alleges that a Norwegian crew member surreptitiously video-recorded her with a mobile phone while she was using a public restroom aboard the Norwegian Getaway during a cruise originating from Manhattan.
Norwegian Cruise Line Passenger Victim of Illicit Voyeurism by Ship Crew Member on Norwegian Getaway
According to the federal complaint, the incident occurred on the evening of August 21, 2025, at approximately 8:55 PM. Hurley was a fare-paying passenger staying in a guestroom aboard the vessel when she entered the public women’s restroom located on Deck 8. While using the facilities, she discovered that a male crew member, identified in court documents as Achmad Farizi, was secretly filming her with a mobile phone. Security personnel aboard the vessel were alerted, and an investigator with ship security subsequently responded to the scene and apprehended the employee.
Complaint Alleges Negligent Hiring, Training, and Supervision of Crew Member by Norwegian Cruise Line
The lawsuit asserts claims of negligent hiring, retention, training, and supervision against the cruise line. Hurley alleges that Norwegian breached its duty to exercise reasonable care for passenger safety by failing to conduct an adequate background investigation before hiring the employee. The complaint contends that a proper investigation would have uncovered prior misconduct demonstrating his unsuitability for shipboard service. Furthermore, the filing alleges that the cruise line had actual or constructive notice of previous incidents involving illicit video recordings of female passengers, yet failed to implement corrective measures, provide appropriate supervision, or restrict the employee’s unsupervised access to sensitive passenger areas.
Strict Vicarious Liability Asserted Under Maritime Law for Crew Member Abuse Aboard Cruise Ship
In addition to direct negligence claims, the legal action alleges that Norwegian is strictly vicariously liable for the intentional misconduct of its employee. Under controlling maritime law precedents cited in the complaint, cruise operators owe a non-delegable duty to protect fare-paying passengers from physical or emotional abuse committed by crew members during a voyage. Because the employee was actively employed and stationed aboard the ship at the time of the incident, the filing asserts that the cruise line remains strictly liable for the resulting invasion of privacy and trauma.
Plaintiff Seeks Damages for Severe Psychological Trauma, Emotional Distress, and Medical Expenses
As a direct result of the surreptitious recording, Hurley claims to have suffered severe, permanent, and continuing injuries. The complaint states that she experienced intense mental anguish, trauma, psychological scarring, humiliation, embarrassment, shame, loss of enjoyment of life, and the aggravation of pre-existing conditions. The lawsuit seeks monetary compensation exceeding seventy-five thousand dollars for past and future medical care, psychological treatment, and ongoing emotional distress.
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