Sarmiento Lopez v. CMI Leisure Management, Inc., et al

  1. March 08, 2022

    Ship Owner Must Face Employee Wrongful Death Suit

    A Florida federal judge has denied a bid by Institute of Shipboard Education Inc. to dismiss claims that it's liable for the death of a crewmember who died while aboard one of its vessels, saying the court has jurisdiction over its claims because the conduct of its agents in Florida gave rise to the suit.

  2. October 05, 2021

    Cruise Co. Can't Escape Suit Over Employee's Death

    A Florida federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the father of a seaman who died while aboard the college student-focused MV World Odyssey cruise liner, finding that the United States is the proper venue for the case, not the Bahamas.