MIAMI — A passenger is suing Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd., a cruise ship company, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
Maria Martin Colea filed a complaint on Oct. 27, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida Miami Division against Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. alleging that the cruise ship company failed to keep the deck of their vessel free of any slipping hazards.
According to the complaint, the plaintiff alleges that, on Dec. 2, 2015, she sustained physical injuries when she slipped and fell. The plaintiff holds Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. responsible because the defendant allegedly failed to provide adequate warning to the plaintiff regarding the hazardous condition of their deck.
The plaintiff requests a trial by jury and seeks judgment against the defendant for all damages. She is represented by Michael A. Winkleman of Lipcon, Margulies, Alsina & Winkleman, P.A. in Miami.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida Miami Division Case number 1:16-cv-24497-FAM