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
The 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 suffered a severe fall during a the Carnival cruise from Los Angeles to Hawaii in January 2024
www.independent.co.ukCarnival 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.caCarnival Cruise was ordered by a federal court to pay $300,000 to passengers injured by excessive drinking.
en.liputan6.comCarnival 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.independent.co.ukThe 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.comCarnival 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.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.ukDiana Sanders sued Carnival Cruise & won $300K after being overserved 14 shots. Jury found Carnival negligent for serving intoxicated passenger. KNX News 97.1 FM
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