A 35-year-old California man who died aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship last year was served at least 33 alcoholic drinks at the ship's bar, his family claims in a lawsuit. Michael Virgil of Moreno Valley boarded the Navigator of the Seas in Los Angeles on Dec. 13, 2024, with his fiancée, Connie Aguilar, and their son, according to court documents filed in Miami, Florida, where the cruise company is based.
Main Idea: A lawsuit says Royal Caribbean overserved Michael Virgil with alcohol on a cruise ship, and he later died after a struggle with crew and security.
Key Points:
The lawsuit may push cruise lines like Royal Caribbean to tighten alcohol service and safety rules, or face higher legal costs that can raise prices for travelers.
The case could lead to better training and stronger safeguards for passengers and crew.
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