Texas Woman Sues Carnival Cruise Line After Fall on Sticky Deck 8 of Carnival Jubilee
Denise Domingue, a Texas resident, has filed a federal maritime personal injury lawsuit against Carnival Corporation in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The lawsuit, filed on October 21, 2026, alleges that Domingue sustained severe and permanent injuries, specifically to her right knee, after her shoe became stuck to an excessively sticky floor on Deck 8 of the Carnival Jubilee. The incident reportedly occurred on November 4, 2025, during an eight-day voyage. Domingue claims that as she transitioned from a carpeted elevator landing to a hard flooring surface, her foot adhered to a sticky substance, causing her to lose balance and fall. The complaint suggests two possible causes for the hazardous condition: an uncleaned food or drink spill that dried and became tacky, or improper application of floor maintenance chemicals by Carnival crew members. The lawsuit asserts that the sticky condition was not visible, and no warnings or crew members were present to prevent the fall. Domi...
