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Miklos Bolza

Negligence ruling upheld for Ruby Princess COVID cruise

Passengers on the COVID-struck Ruby Princess can continue suing for damages after a court ruling. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

The operator of a cruise ship that embarked just as the COVID-19 pandemic gripped the globe will remain liable to pay passengers impacted by the virus after a failed appeal.

Carnival's Ruby Princess set off from Sydney on a 13-day tour of New Zealand in March 2020 with 2671 passengers and 1146 crew on board.

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