Overview

• Marian Reinelt, 76, is suing Marella Cruises Ltd for £50,000 after a fall on the Marella Explorer in May 2023 left her with lifelong scars.
• The incident occurred on the theatre stairs of the cruise ship, where Reinelt claims defective metallic nosing caused her to trip and sustain severe injuries.
• Reinelt underwent a skin graft in Athens and alleges the cruise line is strictly liable under maritime law for her injuries.
• Marella Cruises denies any defect in the stairs, asserting they met safety standards, and attributes the fall to Reinelt's choice of wedge-heeled shoes and lack of attention.
• The case, now filed at the High Court in London, awaits trial unless the parties reach a settlement.