A three-year-old child sustained a genital injury aboard the Royal Caribbean ship Spectrum of the Seas during a June sailing from Shanghai to Incheon. The family alleges that a toilet seat fell due to rough seas, causing significant injury that may require future surgery. Royal Caribbean has stated that an internal investigation found the bathroom facilities to be in proper working order and has declined liability for the incident. The family is now pursuing legal action against the cruise operator. What responsibility do cruise lines have regarding the maintenance and safety design of bathroom fixtures in passenger cabins?
