Royal Caribbean passenger who died on board cruise ship was served 33 drinks, lawsuit claims

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Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Crew Accused of Negligence in Death of Passenger Who Consumed 33 Drinks Before Dying

A lawsuit filed by the family of a California man who died on board a Royal Caribbean cruise ship alleges that the crew members "negligently" overserved the passenger with at least 33 alcoholic drinks, contributing to his death. Michael Virgil, 35, was found unresponsive in his cabin room on December 13, 2024, during a voyage from Los Angeles to Ensenada, Mexico.

According to the lawsuit, Royal Caribbean crew members continued to serve Virgil despite him exhibiting obvious signs of intoxication, which led to him becoming disoriented and agitated. The security team then tackled him to the ground, using pepper spray and administering a prescription medication called Haloperidol to calm him down.

The family claims that this excessive serving of alcohol was not only reckless but also put Virgil's life at risk. They argue that the cruise line had the right to refuse service to anyone visibly intoxicated and that they failed to do so, which led to his tragic death.

In a statement, Royal Caribbean Group stated that they were "saddened" by Virgil's passing and would not comment further on pending litigation. However, the family's attorneys claim that the cruise line is negligent in its hiring and training of crew members, including medical and security personnel, which contributed to Virgil's death.

This incident is the second lawsuit filed against Royal Caribbean in recent months involving a death linked to excessive alcohol consumption during a cruise. The cruise company has faced criticism for its "all you can drink" beverage packages, with some passengers taking advantage of them to overindulge.

The death of Michael Virgil serves as a reminder of the risks associated with excessive drinking on cruise ships and the importance of responsible serving practices by cruise line staff.
 
man... thinkin bout this makes me wanna ask ourselves what does it mean 2 serve someone somethin that's gonna basically kill 'em? is it about money, is it about customer satisfaction, or is it just a big ol' mess? royal caribbean's gotta take responsibility 4 its crew members, especially those in medical & security roles. they're trained 2 keep people safe, but if they can't even do that, what's the point?
 
😱 I'm totally shocked that someone could consume 33 drinks in one sitting, it's just crazy! 🤯 Royal Caribbean needs to take responsibility for their crew members' actions, if they knew Virgil was this intoxicated, why didn't they cut him off?!? #CruiseShipSafetyMatters #DrinkResponsibly

The "all you can drink" packages are definitely a recipe for disaster, I'm surprised more people aren't dying from excessive drinking on cruise ships! 🚣‍♂️ Something needs to change, like better training for crew members and stricter policies on serving drinks to intoxicated passengers. 💯 #CruiseShipReform #ResponsibleDrinking
 
🚨 I feel so bad for this guy's family...like 33 drinks is way too much anyone can handle, let alone in one night! 🍹😱 Royal Caribbean needs to get their act together and train their crew to be more responsible with serving drinks, especially when people are clearly intoxicated. 💔 It's not just about the money, it's about keeping people safe on those ships...what if there were other issues going on that no one knew about? 🤯 At least they're taking responsibility for this guy's death and saying sorry, but the real question is what were they doing to prevent this from happening in the first place? 🤷‍♂️
 
😕 it's just heartbreaking to think about what happened to that guy... 33 drinks is way too many, you know? 🤯 the fact that they kept serving him despite him being all messed up is just crazy. I mean, I've had some bad nights out in my life, but at least I wouldn't be served a whole bunch of drinks if I was already showing signs of being hammered... it's like they were trying to set a record or something 🍹

anyway, the thing is, cruise lines have got to do better with this stuff. I've heard some people say that they don't even check for ID when you're drinking on board, which is just insane. And what about those "all you can drink" packages? It's like a recipe for disaster... 🚨

I hope the family gets justice, and maybe this will make Royal Caribbean rethink their policies on serving drinks to passengers who are clearly intoxicated... it's just not worth the risk 💔
 
🤕 this is so messed up i mean what even is 33 drinks? who do these people think they are? i dont get how they just kept pouring it down his throat even when he was clearly hammered like didnt they have a duty to protect him or something? 🚨 the fact that they used pepper spray on him is just insane what kind of training did they get for this? and now hes dead and some ppl are gonna get rich off his family's suffering i feel bad for the family but at the same time its like they shoulda known better. 😩
 
😕 this is just heartbreaking I've been on a few cruises myself & it's crazy how some people can get out of control with the booze. 33 drinks in one sitting? 🤯 that's just insane. The crew needs to be more vigilant, especially when you're serving drinks by the bar or poolside. I mean, it's not like they're trying to encourage excessive drinking or anything, but sometimes it seems like people can get away with way too much. The fact that they kept serving Mike despite him looking super lit is just plain ridiculous 🤦‍♂️. I feel bad for the family and I hope the lawsuit gets resolved ASAP so that something positive comes out of this tragedy 😔
 
🚨 This is just crazy! 33 drinks in one sitting? 🤯 That's like, way too much booze for anyone to handle, let alone a family man with a history 🙏. I mean, what's going on here? The crew knows he's been drinking a lot and they just keep pouring it into him? 😂 It's like they're trying to give someone a death wish! 💀 I'm all for having fun on cruise ships, but safety has to come first, you know? 🤗 And seriously, how did this happen twice in recent months? 🙄 Royal Caribbean needs to get its act together and make some changes ASAP. 👊
 
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