Overview

• Justice Sarah Derrington rejected both Susan Karpik’s appeal for higher damages and Carnival Australia’s cross-appeal in the Ruby Princess litigation.
• The 2023 Federal Court decision by Justice Angus Stewart had found Carnival Australia negligent and misleading in its representations of safety protocols.
• Karpik, who had sought more than A$360,000, will keep the A$4,423 award plus interest for out-of-pocket medical costs.
• The Federal Court’s detailed reasons are expected Tuesday, a development that may shape future corporate duty-of-care standards during health crises.
• The outcome reinforces the option for other affected passengers to pursue individual claims or await any broader settlement from Carnival Australia.