The Economic Times

Served 14 tequila shots on a cruise, what happened next shocked the court, Rs 3 crore compensation awarded

A jury awarded $300,000 to a cruise passenger who claimed Carnival Corp. negligently overserved her alcohol, leading to a fall and potential brain injury. The lawsuit alleged bartenders continued serving the visibly intoxicated passenger, who later fell and sustained serious injuries. The verdict highlights concerns about alcohol service policies on cruise ships.