Diana Sanders has won a $300,000 lawsuit against Carnival after a federal jury found the cruise line was negligent in overserving her tequila shots, which preceded a serious fall and injuries.[1][6]
What the latest reporting says happened
- The case centers on a Carnival cruise where Sanders was reportedly served at least 14 tequila shots over a period of about a little over eight hours (some reporting describes even higher totals).[8][1]
- After being served, she allegedly passed out/was unconscious and was found after a fall down stairs, sustaining injuries including a head injury and claims involving PTSD / possible traumatic brain injury, depending on the outlet’s framing.[6][1]
What the jury decided
- The Miami federal jury awarded $300,000.[1][6]
- Coverage indicates the jury attributed 60% fault to Carnival and 40% to Sanders.[1]
Carnival’s response (per coverage)
- Multiple outlets report that Carnival disagreed with the verdict and indicated it planned to seek additional proceedings such as a new trial and/or appeal.[3][6]
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Sources
Carnival Cruise was ordered by a federal court to pay $300,000 to passengers injured by excessive drinking.
en.liputan6.comCarnival was ordered to pay US$300,000 to Diana Sanders after a jury found that the company was negligent in serving her at least 14 shots of tequila in just over eight hours.
globalnews.caThe diana sanders carnival lawsuit has become a clear turning point in how overservice on cruise ships is being judged in court. A Miami jury awarded California nurse Diana Sanders $300, 000 after she said Carnival Cruise Line bartenders served her at least 14 shots in less than nine hours, leaving her blacked out and …
www.el-balad.comDiana Sanders said she blacked out from the massive amount of liquor and fell at some point during the night, sustaining serious injuries. Carnival was found liable by a Miami federal jury.
www.dailymail.co.ukCarnival Cruise Line must pay $300,000 to a former passenger after a federal jury in South Florida found that the company was negligent in serving the woman more than a dozen shots of tequila before she fell and suffered a possible traumatic brain injury
www.usnews.comThe diana sanders carnival lawsuit turned on a number that is difficult to ignore: at least 14 tequila shots served in roughly eight and a half hours, followed by a fall down stairs and a possible traumatic brain injury. A federal jury in South Florida said Carnival Cruise Line was negligent and ordered the company …
www.el-balad.comDiana Sanders sued Carnival Cruise & won $300K after being overserved 14 shots. Jury found Carnival negligent for serving intoxicated passenger. KNX News 97.1 FM
www.audacy.comDiana Sanders suffered a severe fall during a the Carnival cruise from Los Angeles to Hawaii in January 2024
www.independent.co.ukCarnival Cruise Line must pay $300,000 to a former passenger after a federal jury in South Florida found that the company was negligent in serving the woman more than a dozen shots of tequila before she fell and suffered a possible traumatic brain injury
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