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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says the Carnival Cruise Line helped fuel the COVID-19 crisis in the United States. More than 1,500 people on Carnival’s cruise ships were diagnosed with COVID-19 and at least 39 people died.

Bloomberg Business Week (BBW) reported on April 17, 2020 that Carnival executives continued to keep their cruise ships partying after knowing they had a COVID-19 problem. The report said, “Carnival’s ships have become a floating testament to the viciousness of the new coronavirus and raised questions about corporate negligence and fleet safety.”

BBW says Carnival’s future is not clear. Australian authorities launched a criminal probe into whether the company’s Princess Cruises subsidiary misled authorities about an outbreak aboard a ship docked in Sydney, and its Costa Cruises subsidiary is facing multiple passenger lawsuits regarding its COVID-19 response.

Evidence of Carnival’s inconsistencies includes a Hong Kong health department press release announcing the COVID-19 epidemic on February 1 that Carnival presumably confirmed receiving. 

“COVID-19 has taken the lives of over 45,000 people in the United States. Cruise lines have a duty to protect their passengers and crew while they are on their ships. Ignoring the signs of COVID-19 is negligent,” said Florida Personal Injury Lawyer Randall Spivey of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.

“If you or a loved one has been injured because of the negligence of another, please contact our experienced legal team. We are available 24/7, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are no costs or attorney fees until we receive a monetary recovery for you. All of our clients have unique personal injury cases. Our firm provides personal contact and communication along with aggressive representation,” said Attorney Spivey.

Florida Personal Injury Lawyer Randall L. Spivey is a Board Certified Trial Attorney – the highest recognition for competence bestowed by the Florida Bar and a distinction earned by just one percent (1%) of Florida attorneys.  He has handled over 2,000 personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida.  For a free and confidential consultation to discuss your legal rights, contact  Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A, in Lee County at 239.337.7483 or toll-free at 1.888.477.4839, or by email to Randall@SpiveyLaw.com.  Visit SpiveyLaw.com for more information.  You can contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.in Charlotte County at 941.764.7748 and in Collier County at 239.793.7748.