A passenger has filed a federal maritime lawsuit against Virgin Cruises Intermediate Limited and OneSpaWorld (Bahamas), alleging she was sexually assaulted by a spa worker aboard Brilliant Lady during an Alaska cruise this summer. The case was filed September 10 in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
The complaint, as summarized in a report by Cruise Fever, alleges that the worker used the ship’s booking system to arrange unauthorized after-hours massages and that Virgin Voyages and OneSpaWorld failed to adequately supervise personnel and protect passengers. The same worker was previously charged in federal court with two counts of abusive sexual contact involving passengers aboard Brilliant Lady. The lawsuit seeks damages exceeding $75,000 and a jury trial. The allegations have not been adjudicated, and the filing does not establish liability.
Sources: Cruise Fever / U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida docket via Justia
