Texas Woman Sues Carnival Cruise Line After Slipping on Wet Floor Inside Lido Marketplace on Carnival Breeze
Deborah Brown, a resident of Texas, has filed a maritime personal injury lawsuit against Carnival Corporation in the Southern District of Florida. The lawsuit, filed under Case No. 1:25-cv-25311-DPG, alleges that Brown sustained severe injuries after slipping on a wet and hazardous floor inside the Lido Marketplace aboard the Carnival Breeze on November 7, 2024.
Passenger Slips and Falls on Wet Flooring Inside Lido Marketplace on Carnival Breeze
According to the complaint, Brown was a fare-paying passenger on the Carnival Breeze when she entered the Lido Marketplace on Deck 10 and encountered a slick, wet, and hazardous surface that caused her to slip and fall. The flooring condition was allegedly not open or obvious, and no warnings were provided. Brown asserts that Carnival failed to place caution signage, offer verbal warnings, or block off the dangerous area, thereby exposing passengers to foreseeable harm. She contends that the area was not reasonably maintained, inspected, or monitored despite its high foot traffic and frequent exposure to liquid spills in the buffet area.
Lawsuit Alleges Carnival Knew of Repeated Wet Floor Hazards on Breeze and Failed to Act
The lawsuit claims that Carnival had both actual and constructive knowledge of the dangerous condition of the Lido Marketplace flooring. Brown’s attorneys cite several prior cases involving similar slip and fall incidents in the same area of the Carnival Breeze. These include Cynthia Marshall v. Carnival Corporation (Case No. 25-cv-21472-JB), Virginia Marasigan v. Carnival Corporation (Case No. 16-cv-20125-RNS), and Avord Walker v. Carnival Corporation (Case No. 23-cv-22157-RNS), all of which involved passengers slipping on wet flooring surfaces in or near the buffet area on Deck 10. Brown alleges that these prior cases show a pattern of negligence and highlight Carnival’s failure to correct the problem despite its knowledge of the recurring hazard.
Plaintiff Claims Carnival Failed to Maintain Safe Walking Surfaces in High-Traffic Buffet Area
Brown accuses Carnival of negligently failing to maintain the flooring inside the Lido Marketplace in a safe condition. The complaint asserts that the cruise line did not conduct adequate inspections, failed to clean up wet areas in a timely manner, and neglected to monitor the buffet zone through onboard video surveillance. Brown further claims that Carnival’s crew members were required to routinely traverse and supervise the Lido Marketplace and should have observed and remedied the dangerous condition before her injury occurred. The lack of sufficient maintenance procedures and oversight allegedly allowed the slippery floor to persist long enough for the incident to occur.
Carnival Breeze Flooring Design and Monitoring Practices Under Scrutiny
In addition to maintenance failures, the complaint alleges general negligence by Carnival in the selection and design of the flooring in the buffet area. Brown’s legal team argues that the materials used on the Deck 10 floor surface lacked proper slip resistance, especially when wet, and were inappropriate for a space frequently exposed to food and drink spills. The lawsuit also faults Carnival for failing to implement policies requiring regular inspections, employee training, or enforcement of safety protocols designed to prevent slip and fall incidents in food service areas. Furthermore, despite installing video cameras in the Lido Marketplace, the cruise line allegedly failed to monitor the footage effectively to identify hazards in real-time.
Injured Passenger Seeks Damages for Permanent Injuries, Medical Costs, and Lost Cruise Experience
Brown brings three counts of negligence against Carnival: negligent failure to warn, negligent failure to maintain, and general negligence. She claims that as a direct result of Carnival’s actions, she suffered permanent physical injuries, mental anguish, disfigurement, diminished earning capacity, and incurred significant medical expenses. Brown also seeks damages for the lost enjoyment of her cruise vacation, asserting that the incident disrupted and permanently impacted her travel experience. The complaint maintains that all injuries and losses were foreseeable and preventable had Carnival exercised reasonable care under maritime law.
Injured in a Buffet Area Slip and Fall Aboard a Cruise Ship? Contact a Florida Maritime Injury Attorney
If you were hurt after slipping on a wet or hazardous surface inside a cruise ship’s buffet or other high-traffic areas, you may be entitled to compensation under maritime law. Cruise lines like Carnival have a legal obligation to keep passenger walkways safe, especially in areas prone to spills, such as the Lido Marketplace. Our experienced cruise ship slip and fall lawyers can help you understand your legal rights and evaluate your potential claim.
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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.
