California Woman Sues Royal Caribbean Over Slip and Fall on Dimly Lit Theater Stairs
Gina E. Gonzales, a California resident, has filed a maritime personal injury lawsuit against Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. in the Southern District of Florida. The lawsuit, filed under Case No. 1:26-cv-27590-KMW, alleges that Gonzales suffered severe and permanent injuries after slipping and falling backward on poorly lit stairs in the ship theater aboard the Freedom of the Seas on November 18, 2025. According to the complaint, the incident occurred as Gonzales was navigating the Deck 3 theater to find her seat when the lights suddenly dimmed, leaving the stairway inadequately illuminated. This abrupt change in visibility allegedly caused her to fall, resulting in injuries to her head and the left side of her body. The lawsuit claims Royal Caribbean failed to provide sufficient floor lighting, warning signs, or crew assistance to guide passengers safely in low visibility conditions. Gonzales asserts that the hazardous lighting conditions were not known to her nor adequately communicated by the cruise line ...
