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Nurse Wins $300K Verdict Against Carnival for Over-Service

4/16/2026

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Diana Sanders, a California nurse, won a $300,000 verdict against Carnival Corp. after claiming she was served at least 14 tequila shots on a cruise, causing a fall.
The jury found Carnival Corp. 60% responsible and Sanders 40%.
The verdict exceeded Sanders' requested damages of $250,000.
Carnival plans to appeal, arguing that Sanders did not identify the bartenders responsible for the over-service.

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Diana Sanders, a California nurse, won a $300,000 verdict against Carnival Corp. after claiming she was served at least 14 tequila shots on a cruise, causing a fall.
The jury found Carnival Corp. 60% responsible and Sanders 40%.
The verdict exceeded Sanders' requested damages of $250,000.
Carnival plans to appeal, arguing that Sanders did not identify the bartenders responsible for the over-service.