Passenger Served 33 Drinks Before Death on Royal Caribbean Cruise, Lawsuit Says

Incident Overview

A lawsuit filed by the family of Michael Virgil, 35, claims that he was served 33 alcoholic drinks in a single night before his death on a Royal Caribbean cruise last year. The incident occurred aboard the Navigator of the Seas.

Alleged Behavior on Board

Virgil was detained by cruise ship security in December after allegedly physically assaulting crew members and threatening other passengers. Court documents state that he displayed signs of extreme intoxication during the incident.

Family’s Lawsuit Claims

The family alleges that the cruise staff negligently continued to serve alcohol to Virgil despite his visible drunkenness. According to the Miami-based court filings, this over-serving occurred within a few hours leading up to his death. CBS News first reported details of the lawsuit.

The lawsuit seeks to hold Royal Caribbean accountable for failing to protect Virgil and properly monitor his alcohol consumption, raising concerns about cruise safety and staff responsibility in managing intoxicated passengers.
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