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Passenger Falls Overboard After Alleged Over-Serving on Cruise

11/2/2025

Summary

Story summary

Dulcie White, a passenger, fell overboard from Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas on October 22, 2024, during a Taylor Swift-themed cruise.
Megan Klewin, her daughter, alleges in a wrongful death lawsuit that White was overserved alcohol, consuming at least seven drinks.
Witnesses reported intoxication before the fall, and the lawsuit accuses Royal Caribbean's crew of continuing to serve her and failing to initiate a proper search and rescue operation.

History

Historical Context

The Alcoholic Beverage Labeling Act of 1988 mandated warning labels on alcoholic beverages to address health risks, as over 100,000 deaths annually were linked to excessive drinking. This legislation aimed to mitigate alcohol-related incidents, a concern highlighted by the recent case of Dulcie White, who reportedly consumed seven drinks before falling overboard, potentially prompting stricter regulations in the cruise industry.

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Story summary

Dulcie White, a passenger, fell overboard from Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas on October 22, 2024, during a Taylor Swift-themed cruise.
Megan Klewin, her daughter, alleges in a wrongful death lawsuit that White was overserved alcohol, consuming at least seven drinks.
Witnesses reported intoxication before the fall, and the lawsuit accuses Royal Caribbean's crew of continuing to serve her and failing to initiate a proper search and rescue operation.

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