Family sues after Royal Caribbean passenger’s death following 33 drinks

A lawsuit filed by the family of Michael Virgil alleges negligence by Royal Caribbean after he died on board the Navigator of the Seas in December 2024, following a violent outburst fueled by excessive drinking. The complaint states that he was served over 33 alcoholic beverages while visibly intoxicated, leading to his restraint by security, during which he was allegedly given a dangerous sedative. Mr. Virgil died from respiratory failure, with the death now ruled a homicide. Royal Caribbean expressed sadness over the incident but has not commented further.

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