A passenger died after being served 33 drinks aboard a cruise, lawsuit alleges
The passenger’s death on a cruise ship is linked to 33 drinks served, according to witnesses.
As they were on their way to Ensenada, Mexico, Royal Caribbean crew members “negligently” overserved Virgil “in a matter of hours” while he exhibited obvious signs of intoxication, the lawsuit alleges.
The father “ultimately died in the care of Royal Caribbean staff and crew members,” the lawsuit states.In a statement to CBS News, a Royal Caribbean Group spokesperson said, “We were saddened by the passing of one of our guests, worked with authorities on their investigation, and will refrain from commenting any further on pending litigation.”
The incident is the second lawsuit in recent months against Royal Caribbean involving a death and the consumption of alcohol. A 66-year-old woman, Dulcie White, went overboard during a Taylor Swift-themed cruise on Oct. 22, 2024, after the ship’s crew kept serving her alcohol despite signs of extreme intoxication, her family claimed in a lawsuit filed in October.
Source: CBS News
