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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Audrey McAvoy

A woman sues Royal Caribbean over her fiance's death on a cruise ship

Cruise Ship Death Lawsuit - (Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

The fiancee of a man who died on a cruise ship has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Royal Caribbean, alleging it negligently served him at least 33 alcoholic drinks and was liable for his death after crew members tackled him to the ground and stood on him with their full body weight.

Connie Aguilar's lawsuit for the death of Michael Virgil seeks unspecified damages and a jury trial. Royal Caribbean did not immediately respond to an email requesting comment on Tuesday.

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