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In reply to the discussion: CARNIVAL Cruise included a prohibition against class action suits in the small print [View all]MADem
(135,425 posts)58. Easier--and way safer--to just do a "tender transfer."
You need a large vessel to do it, but you basically strap the two together, put up a couple of hydraulic gangways, and people walk across. Takes some decent seamanship on the part of those conning, but it can be done.
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CARNIVAL Cruise included a prohibition against class action suits in the small print [View all]
snagglepuss
Feb 2013
OP
Twenty grand per, plus refund and expense pay outs--that'll teach 'em to not pull that shit again.
MADem
Feb 2013
#8
If they all sue individually, they don't need to worry about a class action suit limitation.
MADem
Feb 2013
#41
The jury in the Court of Public Opinion is already weighing in on Carnival's offer, and they're
MADem
Feb 2013
#48
The terms of the contract probably require the guest to agree to hold Carnival harmless
Bake
Feb 2013
#15
Repealing the Jones Act would allow ships to use cheaper labor and ships build
davidpdx
Feb 2013
#67
Carnival also pays _Nothing_ in taxes, runs a casino on shipboard, and their backup plan...
sfpcjock
Feb 2013
#50
Still...I'd rather have engine trouble out at sea than engine trouble in the air
davidn3600
Feb 2013
#65
Two (legal) Words: Bad Faith ..... fine print won't work with something like this. -nt
democrat2thecore
Feb 2013
#71