California nurse awarded $300k after downing 14 shots and blaming cruise for blacking out
A federal jury in Miami awarded $300,000 to Diana Sanders, a California nurse, after she claimed she blacked out from consuming 14 shots of tequila aboard a Carnival Cruise ship and subsequently fell down a flight of stairs. Sanders alleged the fall caused multiple injuries, including a possible traumatic brain injury, while Carnival disputed that the fall occurred. The jury found that Carnival's staff failed to properly supervise or assist passengers who appeared to be at risk due to excessive drinking.
- ▪Diana Sanders, a 45-year-old nurse from Vacaville, California, was served at least 14 shots of tequila over approximately 8.5 hours aboard the Carnival Radiance on January 5, 2024.
- ▪Sanders claims she blacked out, fell down a flight of stairs, and sustained injuries including a concussion, back injuries, and possible traumatic brain injury.
- ▪Surveillance footage from the ship does not show the alleged fall, and Carnival disputes that the incident occurred.
- ▪The jury awarded Sanders $300,000 in damages, exceeding the $250,000 requested by her legal team.
- ▪The jury determined Carnival's staff failed in their duty to supervise or assist passengers who were visibly intoxicated and at risk.
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OutKick California nurse awarded $300k after downing 14 shots and blaming cruise for blacking out Diana Sanders of Vacaville, California, says she blacked out and fell down a flight of stairs aboard the Carnival Radiance By Sean Joseph OutKick Published April 30, 2026 5:26pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Chad Withrow Gives Two Thumbs Down To Marty Supreme | OutKick Hot Mic Chad Withrow gives his review of Marty Supreme Earlier this month, a federal jury in Miami awarded a California nurse $300,000 in damages after she was served at least 14 shots of tequila aboard a Carnival Cruise ship over the course of several hours.
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