Costa Cruises Accused of Hiding Virus Risk From Passengers (1)

Costa Cruise Lines Inc. is facing a potential class action accusing it of negligently putting more than 2,000 passengers on a transatlantic voyage at risk of catching the coronavirus.

“Costa’s negligent misconduct was predicated on a profit motive because, simply put, cruise lines like Costa make no money when passengers don’t sail,” plaintiff Paul Turner said.

On Feb. 29 an Italian passenger was evacuated from Costa Luminosa in the Cayman Islands after displaying symptoms of Covid-19 and a stroke, according to Turner’s complaint. This passenger later tested positive for the virus and died as a result, Turner said.

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