Wisconsin Passenger Sues Carnival Cruise Line After Slip and Fall on Wet Interior Walkway Aboard Carnival Radiance
Barbara Placa, a resident of Wisconsin, 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-24804-DPG, alleges that Placa suffered serious injuries after slipping on a wet and unmarked walkway near the casino aboard the Carnival Radiance on October 21, 2024.
Cruise Passenger Slipped on Wet Promenade Deck Floor Outside Casino on Carnival Radiance
According to the complaint, Placa was walking along the Promenade Deck (Deck 5) near the casino area when she encountered a wet and dangerously slick flooring surface. The lawsuit claims that no caution signs, cones, or warnings were posted to alert passengers of the hazard, nor was the condition obvious or visible to guests. Placa slipped and fell in the area, allegedly fracturing her patella and suffering additional bodily injuries that required medical treatment and caused long-term impairments.
The incident reportedly occurred in a high-traffic area regularly used by passengers heading to the elevators, casino, and nearby lounges. Placa asserts that she had no reason to expect the walking surface would be slippery and claims the condition was indistinguishable from the surrounding dry flooring.
Carnival Accused of Ignoring Recurring Wet Floor Hazards on Deck 5 Across Its Fleet
The lawsuit alleges that Carnival had actual or constructive knowledge of the recurring hazard of wet and slippery walkways on Deck 5 aboard the Carnival Radiance and other vessels. Plaintiff’s legal team points to multiple prior slip and fall lawsuits involving wet flooring on the Promenade Deck outside the casino and surrounding bar areas, including:
- Tienken v. Carnival Corporation, Case No. 1:24-cv-21096 – fall near the Alchemy Bar on Deck 5 of the Radiance
- Wright v. Carnival Corporation, Case No. 1:24-cv-20145 – fall on Deck 5 of the Radiance near the elevators
- Lyell v. Carnival Corporation, Case No. 1:24-cv-20569 – fall near the casino bar on the Radiance
- Pimentel v. Carnival Corporation, Case No. 1:25-cv-22706 – fall on the Carnival Dream
- Triezenberg v. Carnival Corporation, Case No. 1:24-cv-21694 – fall on the Carnival Magic
These prior cases are cited as evidence that Carnival knew, or should have known, that passenger walkways on Promenade Decks frequently became slippery due to condensation, foot traffic, or cleaning practices.
Complaint Cites Carnival’s Internal Safety Protocols and Alleged Failure to Follow Them
The lawsuit references Carnival’s own internal safety training materials, including a “Two-Minute Trainer” that instructs crew members to post warning signs and divert guests when wet floors are present. Despite these policies, Placa’s complaint alleges that no signage or verbal warnings were provided at the time of her fall.
Carnival is further accused of failing to monitor the area, implement effective drainage or anti-slip measures, and respond appropriately to a known risk condition. The plaintiff claims that Carnival’s crew should have been aware of the wet floor and either cleaned the hazard promptly or warned passengers of the danger.
Passenger Seeks Damages for Fractured Knee, Medical Bills, and Ongoing Pain Following Carnival Slip and Fall
The lawsuit brings three negligence-based counts against Carnival: negligent maintenance, negligent failure to correct, and negligent failure to warn. Placa asserts that the cruise line breached its duty to provide reasonably safe walking conditions, particularly in high-traffic passenger areas such as the casino corridor.
As a result of the incident, Placa claims she suffered a fractured patella, ongoing pain, limited mobility, emotional distress, and diminished enjoyment of life. She also seeks compensation for past and future medical expenses, alleging that her injuries are permanent and continuing in nature.
Contact a Cruise Ship Slip and Fall Lawyer If You Were Injured on Wet Walkways or Public Areas
Passengers injured due to unmarked wet floors, slick surfaces, or unsafe walkway conditions aboard cruise ships may be entitled to compensation under maritime law. Cruise lines like Carnival must maintain interior public spaces in a safe condition and take reasonable steps to prevent passenger injuries from recurring hazards. If you or a loved one slipped and fell on a cruise ship, our experienced team of maritime injury attorneys can help you understand your rights.
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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.
