Cruise lines facing more lawsuits than in the past

Small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) are usually aware that their consumers have the right to file a lawsuit against them for a number of reasons, but some business owners have felt that some suits are unwarranted.

Asset protection and corporate liability protection are necessary in order to avoid some lawsuits that may be termed "frivolous." Consulting a Phoenix small business lawyer could be the best solution, as these professionals have the appropriate experience in asset and liability protection.

While cruise lines are likely to have such protection, there have still been a several lawsuits that some may find unreasonable filed against a number of such companies, according to online publication Cruise Fever.  

One passenger aboard the Carnival cruise line has sued one ship, accusing the company of being responsible for his feet burning on a hot pool deck during a standard contest the cruise holds. Kurt Gies claimed that he received an infection from severe burns that he contracted on the ship. However, the company doubts any validity to his claims.

"Based on video of the contest … several guests, including the plaintiff, were barefoot and do not exhibit any signs of distress during the video," Vance Gulliksen, a spokesman for Carnival, wrote in an email to the Miami New Times. "Further, there is no record of any guest reporting to the ship's medical center with burns to his or her feet."

Kate Strahan, another passenger, has sued P&O Cruises Australia because a cruise director allegedly made inappropriate comments towards her during a singing competition. Strahan is suing the organization for $1 million and accusing the director of sexual harassment.

SMBs located in Arizona that wish to avoid unnecessary lawsuits should consider speaking with Phoenix business attorneys who can offer conflict resolution techniques to prevent two parties from going to court.

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