Catamaran Drowning of Cruise Passenger
This case is based upon an actual incident, but is changed to simplify the facts and law for the purpose of our Mock Trial. You may apply Florida law instead of maritime law.
Trial Decision:
Each student (juror) must write a Trial Decision and post on the Canvas Module Mock Trial link. The Trial Decision should be no more than 3 pages, double spaced.
Students may discuss this case with classmates, but not with persons outside this class. Each student must write their own trial decision.
Use the facts, evidence and law presented by the attorneys at the Mock Trial. You may look at the case materials in the Mock Trial Materials folder on Canvas, if you wish.
Due by midnight on Friday, April 16
Issues and Teams:
Issue 1:
Are Plaintiffs Nicole Woodley, Woodleys minor children and Clarice Lee entitled to damages for Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress?
Plaintiffs Attorney: Defendants Attorney:
Paige Messerell Katelynn Walker
Issue 2:
Was Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. negligent or in breach of contract in their duty of care, duty to warn and misrepresentation to the Plaintiffs?
Plaintiff: Defendants Attorney:
Payton Perez Linda Robinson
Issue 3:
Was Out Island Charters (the Catamaran operators) negligent or in breach of contract in their duty of care, duty to warn and misrepresentation to the Plaintiffs? [Ignore the issue of proper jurisdiction and venue.]
Plaintiffs Attorney: Defendants Attorney:
Gregory Nestor Jennifer Bell
