Virginia Passenger Sues Margaritaville at Sea After Slip and Fall in Stateroom Bathroom on Margaritaville at Sea Paradise
Alphonso Walker, a resident of Virginia, has filed a maritime personal injury lawsuit against Classica Cruise Operator, Ltd., doing business as Margaritaville at Sea, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The lawsuit, filed under Case No. 9:25-cv-80975, alleges that Walker sustained serious injuries after slipping on water in his stateroom bathroom aboard the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise on August 6, 2024.
Cruise Passenger Alleges Unsafe Bathroom Conditions Caused Slip and Fall Accident on Margaritaville at Sea Paradise
According to the complaint, Walker was a fare-paying passenger traveling from the Port of Palm Beach to the Bahamas when the incident occurred. While using the bathroom in his stateroom, Walker allegedly slipped and fell on water that had pooled on the floor. The water accumulation was said to be caused by a shower curtain that was too short to contain water within the shower area. The lawsuit claims that Margaritaville at Sea failed to provide adequate barriers or design features to prevent this hazardous condition, despite having the ability to do so through proper stateroom maintenance and safety measures.
Margaritaville at Sea Accused of Failing to Maintain Safe Bathroom Facilities for Passengers
Walker asserts that the cruise line owed him, and all passengers, a duty to maintain stateroom bathrooms in a reasonably safe condition. The lawsuit alleges that the cruise operator breached this duty by not ensuring the shower curtain was long enough or otherwise equipped to prevent water from spilling onto the floor, creating a slip hazard. The complaint further argues that the cruise line should have known about the risk of water accumulation from inadequate shower barriers, yet failed to take reasonable steps to correct the condition before allowing passengers to use the facilities.
Complaint Claims Negligence in Bathroom Design and Safety Measures on Margaritaville at Sea Paradise
The lawsuit contends that the bathroom’s design and maintenance were unreasonably dangerous. By not installing a proper water-containment system or extending the shower curtain to an appropriate length, Margaritaville at Sea allegedly exposed passengers to foreseeable risks of injury. Walker claims this failure directly caused his fall and resulting injuries, which he describes as serious and continuing in nature.
Plaintiff Seeks Compensation for Injuries, Medical Expenses, and Cruise Disruption
Walker brings a single count of negligence against Margaritaville at Sea, seeking compensatory damages exceeding $75,000. He alleges physical injuries, pain and suffering, emotional distress, medical expenses, and loss of enjoyment of his vacation. The lawsuit also seeks interest, litigation costs, and a jury trial.
Contact a Cruise Ship Slip and Fall Lawyer if You Were Injured in an Unsafe Bathroom Aboard a Vessel
Cruise passengers who suffer injuries from unsafe bathroom conditions—such as inadequate shower curtains, poor drainage, or water pooling on floors—may be entitled to compensation under maritime law. Cruise lines have a legal duty to maintain staterooms in a reasonably safe condition and to correct hazards that can cause foreseeable harm. If you or a loved one has been injured in a similar incident aboard a cruise ship, contact our team of experienced maritime injury lawyers 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.
