29

Jan

Royal Caribbean’s Effort to Overrule Decision Making Cruise Lines Liable for Medical Malpractice Thwarted

We reported last November that the Federal Eleventh Circuit issued a landmark opinion called Franza v. Royal Caribbean. This ruling found cruise lines can be held vicariously liable for the

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28

Jan

Sick Child Rescued from Carnival Cruise Ship

Houston area news outlets are reporting that the Coast Guard rescued a sick 8-month-old baby girl from the Carnival Triumph Monday. Sources say the emergency call went out because the

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26

Jan

New Cruise Line Sexual Assault and Rape Reporting Law Champions Openness

A new federal law passed earlier this month that requires the Department of Transportation to report crimes allegedly committed onboard a cruise ship. The new law is quite a departure

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25

Jan

Miami Boat Accident Sends Passenger to the Hospital

Miami law enforcement is investigating a boat accident that sent one passenger to the hospital. It appears from facts reported from various new sources that nine people — five women

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23

Jan

New Law Forces Cruise Lines to Conduct Lifesaving Drills Sooner

Cruise lines operating international passenger voyages are now required to conduct muster / lifeboat drills before or shortly after the voyage begins. The Convention of the Safety of Life at

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