A cruise operator that failed to cancel a voyage from Sydney that led to a COVID-19 outbreak has been ruled negligent in an Australian class-action case.
Susan Karpik speaks to media outside the Federal Court in Sydney, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. Karpik was the lead plaintiff in the case against British-American cruise operator Carnival and its subsidiary Princess Cruises that an Australian judge ruled failed to cancel a voyage from Sydney that led to a major COVID-19 outbreak had been negligent in its duty of care to passengers.
Federal Court Justice Angus Stewart ruled that Carnival had been negligent as defined by Australian consumer law by allowing the cruise to depart in the early months of the pandemic. He said Carnival had a duty to take reasonable care of her health and safety in regard to COVID-19. Carnival had failed to explain why it offered free cancellation for all cruises worldwide leaving from March 9 — the day after the Ruby Princess departed — and suspended all cruises on March 13, he said.
Her lawyer Vicky Antzoulatos said other passengers who suffered worse consequences from their sickness could expect larger payouts.
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