A 45-year-old California nurse has been awarded $300,000 after a US jury found a cruise operator partly liable in a case centred on alcohol service and onboard safety. According to the woman’s legal claim, she was served at least 14 tequila shots over roughly nine hours aboard the Carnival Radiance in January 2024, after which she blacked out and suffered injuries. The cruise line disputed key aspects of the allegation, particularly around responsibility and awareness of her condition. After a four-day trial in Miami federal court, the jury concluded that both parties shared fault, bringing attention to how accountability is divided when alcohol consumption and commercial service intersect.
