Florida man sues Carnival for $5M after suffering 2nd-degree burns on cruise’s hot pool deck
A Florida man has filed a $5 million lawsuit against Carnival Cruise Line after suffering second-degree burns on a hot pool deck. The lawsuit claims that Carnival was aware of the dangerous temperatures and that other passengers have suffered similar injuries, including amputations. The plaintiff alleges that Carnival failed to provide adequate warnings or safety measures for passengers.
- ▪Jorge Luis Alverio Nunez suffered second-degree burns on his feet while walking on the Carnival Magic's pool deck.
- ▪The lawsuit claims that Carnival knew about the dangerously hot surfaces and that 25 other people have been burned in the past six years.
- ▪Nunez had to be hospitalized and incurred additional expenses due to the incident.
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US News Florida man sues Carnival for $5M after suffering 2nd-degree burns on cruise’s hot pool deck By Priscilla DeGregory Published May 26, 2026, 6:23 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A Florida traveler burned his bare feet on a scorching pool deck on a Carnival Cruise ship, according to his $5 million lawsuit that claims two others have had to have their lower extremities amputated because of similar injuries. Jorge Luis Alverio Nunez suffered the horrific burns on a quick, 20-step jaunt from the pool to his shoes on Carnival Magic’s Lido Deck, according to his Florida federal complaint. 3 Florida man Jorge Nunez filed a $5 million lawsuit claiming he got second-degree burns on his feet from walking on a Carnival Cruise pool deck.
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