Jury Awards Cruise Ship Passenger $300k After 15 Tequila Shots and a Stairway Stumble

About this episode

The episode discusses a jury's decision to award a cruise ship passenger $300,000 after she fell and injured herself following excessive drinking.

Yes, you read that headline correctly. Diana Sanders, a nurse from California, bought a “Cheers!” drink package on a 3 day Carnival Cruise. That package allows for 15 alcoholic drinks in a 24 hour period, but Sanders drank 15 tequila shots in an 8 hour period, fell down a flight of stairs and injured her head and back. Sanders sued for $250K for being over served, and a federal jury sided with her, awarding her even more than she asked for in her lawsuit! Carnival cruise is appealing, saying it is seeking a new trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Amy, T.J.

Topics covered

• cruise ship
• lawsuit
• alcohol consumption
• personal injury
• jury verdict

Keywords

• cruise ship
• Diana Sanders
• Carnival Cruise
• tequila shots
• lawsuit
• jury award
• personal injury

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Carnival Cruise

Places: California

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