FLORIDA — Jorge Luis Alverio Nunez filed a lawsuit on May 13, 2025, in the Southern District of Florida against Carnival Cruise Line. The lawsuit alleges he sustained second-degree burns on his feet while walking barefoot on the Lido Deck of the Carnival Magic in late May 2025.

According to the complaint, Nunez walked approximately 20 steps between the pool and deck chairs when the injury occurred. "While a passenger may reasonably expect an exterior deck surface exposed to sunlight to become warm, Plaintiff could not reasonably anticipate that the deck surface had reached temperatures capable of causing severe second-degree burns within seconds of ordinary contact," the lawsuit said.

The lawsuit accuses Carnival Cruise Line of failing to provide warnings about the dangerously hot deck, post signs or notices, monitor deck temperatures, require shoes, or replace the deck material with a safer option. It also claims Carnival had at least 25 similar injuries and 42 other complaints over six years regarding hot decks before this lawsuit was filed.

The manufacturer of the deck material allegedly informed Carnival as early as 2014 that the material could become dangerously hot. "The defendant’s actions outlined in this complaint were more than simply negligent; its conduct was willful, wanton, and displayed a reckless disregard for the safety and rights of the plaintiff," the complaint said.

Nunez is seeking compensation of at least $5 million for medical expenses, lost earnings, disfigurement, mental anguish, and other repercussions. The lawsuit also seeks a jury trial and punitive damages in excess of $5 million.

Carnival Corp. stated that it does not comment on pending litigation.