Oklahoma Passenger Sues Carnival Cruise Line After Falling Down Wet Exterior Stairs Aboard Carnival Celebration
Roger Eddy, a resident of Oklahoma, has filed a maritime personal injury lawsuit against Carnival Corporation in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The lawsuit, filed under Case No. 1:25-cv-23822, alleges that Eddy sustained serious injuries after slipping and falling down a flight of exterior stairs aboard the Carnival Celebration while attempting to return to his cabin on November 19, 2023.
Cruise Passenger Slipped on Exterior Staircase Aboard Carnival Celebration Due to Wet, Slippery Conditions and Lack of Warnings
According to the complaint, Eddy was descending an outdoor stairwell on the Carnival Celebration when he slipped on a wet step and fell violently down the staircase. The stairs were allegedly wet due to recent rain or washing, and Carnival had neither dried the steps nor posted cautionary signage to warn passengers. Eddy asserts that there were no non-slip surfaces or markings to improve traction, and that the cruise line failed to implement reasonable safety protocols despite being aware of the dangers associated with wet exterior steps on cruise vessels.
The complaint emphasizes that the condition was not open and obvious, and that the cruise line failed to take necessary precautions or issue verbal or written warnings to passengers. As a result of the fall, Eddy claims to have suffered injuries to his leg, back, and other parts of his body.
Lawsuit Accuses Carnival of Negligent Maintenance and Failure to Warn About Known Stairwell Hazards
The lawsuit alleges Carnival was negligent in multiple ways, including failure to inspect and maintain the stairwell, failure to dry wet steps in a timely manner, and failure to warn passengers of the unsafe condition. Eddy’s attorneys claim that Carnival had actual and constructive knowledge of the hazard through prior incidents and routine cleaning operations but failed to act.
According to the complaint, the defendant breached its duty under general maritime law to provide safe premises and failed to comply with its own internal safety policies and industry standards for cruise ship stairwells.
Plaintiff Seeks Damages for Ongoing Injuries, Medical Costs, and Loss of Enjoyment of Cruise Due to Carnival’s Negligence
Eddy is seeking damages for permanent injuries, medical expenses, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and diminished enjoyment of life. He also claims loss of the value of the cruise and associated travel due to the injury disrupting his vacation. The complaint alleges the injuries are ongoing and may impair his future mobility and quality of life.
The lawsuit includes counts for general negligence, negligent failure to warn, and negligent maintenance of the vessel. Eddy asserts that Carnival’s failure to mitigate foreseeable hazards directly caused his injuries and related losses.
Contact a Cruise Ship Stairwell Fall Attorney if You Were Injured Due to Wet or Unsafe Conditions Aboard a Vessel
Cruise lines are responsible under maritime law for maintaining safe walking surfaces, especially exterior stairs exposed to rain or cleaning operations. Passengers injured in slip and fall accidents aboard cruise ships—particularly in areas lacking warnings or non-slip features—may be entitled to compensation. If you or a loved one were hurt aboard a Carnival cruise ship, speak with our experienced legal team today.
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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.
