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Scandal on a cruise: Man receives 9,000 euros after urine incident!
A passenger wins in court after an incident on a cruise that led to his dismissal.
Scandal on a cruise: Man receives 9,000 euros after urine incident!
An unusual incident on a cruise ship has resulted in legal consequences. A passenger was accused of urinating in a glass at the bar, which resulted in his immediate warning and eventual ban from the trip. This happened after several guests and crew members witnessed this incident. However, the man concerned denied the crime and was sure that the measures were taken unjustly. After a shore excursion, he and his friends were asked to leave the ship by the captain and had to organize his return journey at his own expense. The incident caused a stir and led to a legal dispute. Derwesten reports that...
The man then sued to have his travel contract terminated without notice. The Düsseldorf regional court ruled in favor of the passenger and declared the shipping company's actions unlawful. In its ruling, the court found that the man's behavior was inappropriate but not violent, which did not justify immediate termination without prior warning. The expulsion from the ship was only issued three days after the incident. The man now receives a pro-rata refund of the travel price, which amounts to over 4,300 euros, as well as compensation for lost holiday enjoyment of almost 3,100 euros, a total of around 9,000 euros. T-Online reports that...
Details about the incident
The incident that led to this legal dispute occurred at the cruise ship's bar, where the accused passenger allegedly urinated into a glass and then placed it on the table. Crew members reported a distinct smell of urine. Despite the incriminating statements, the man maintained his innocence.
The court's decision that the incident did not constitute a serious breach of duty means that the shipping company should have issued a warning before taking serious action. It was also notable that other passengers who were merely present were also asked to leave the ship, even though they were not actively involved in the incident.
The court's assessment indicates that the behavior was deemed inappropriate, but not threatening or discriminatory to safety on board. The decision could now have far-reaching implications for the cruise industry, particularly how similar incidents will be handled in the future.