Lawsuit Claims Excessive Alcohol and Security Force Contributed to Cruise Ship Death
The family of Michael Virgil has initiated a lawsuit against a cruise line following his tragic death on board a Royal Caribbean ship last year. The suit claims that Mr. Virgil was served an excessive 33 alcoholic beverages prior to his death. It alleges that the intoxication occurred while he was searching for his fiancée and child.
As described in the lawsuit, Virgil was tackled by security personnel who, they claim, used excessive force by applying their full body weight to restrain him. They also reportedly administered a sedative and deployed pepper spray, actions that are said to have contributed to his death just hours later.
The case has drawn significant attention, raising questions about the responsibilities of cruise lines towards their guests, especially concerning alcohol service and the treatment of distressed passengers. The family argues that these actions, combined with the serving of excessive alcohol, constituted a breach of duty and led directly to the unfortunate outcome.
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