Cruise Passenger Sues Celebrity Cruises Over Misplaced Speaker Trip Hazard
A Florida woman says she was injured after tripping over a speaker on the dance floor of Celebrity Reflection. She later filed suit, alleging the device was left in a hazardous spot by crew members.
Incident and injuries
The incident occurred on January 14, 2025, in the ship’s grand foyer on Deck 3. Passenger Jeannette Beres, a Florida resident, says she fell while dancing and suffered a fractured foot and other injuries.
The 125,366-gross-ton Celebrity Reflection regularly carries about 3,046 guests. The ship operates three- to four-night Bahamas sailings from Fort Lauderdale.
Legal action
Beres filed a lawsuit on March 26, 2026, seeking compensation for pain, suffering and financial losses. Her lawyers have lodged several negligence claims against the line.
- Negligent maintenance
- Negligent failure to inspect
- Negligent failure to warn
Plaintiff’s allegations
She says crew members placed a speaker in the center of the dance area. The complaint asserts there were no signs, floor markings or verbal warnings about the device.
Safety rules and possible defenses
Celebrity Cruises follows SOLAS guidelines on reducing slip and trip risks. The cruise line has not issued a public comment about the lawsuit.
Defenses could include the lack of publicly released security footage or photos. The carrier may also argue that dancing on a moving, crowded ship carries assumed risks.
Industry context
Slip-and-fall claims are familiar in cruise litigation. Sister brand Royal Caribbean faced three guest fall lawsuits in late March.
Earlier this year, a passenger sued Princess Cruises after slipping on ribbons in a dining room aboard Ruby Princess. Filmogaz.com will update readers if Celebrity issues a statement.
The case name and related filings will determine next steps. For now, the matter highlights safety and liability issues on passenger vessels.
