Texas Mom Receives Lifetime Ban from Carnival Cruise Line Over CBD Gummies

Melinda Van Veldhuizen is pursuing an internal claim with Carnival and may sue following the incident that occurred during a family trip.

Melinda Van Veldhuizen, a 42-year-old Texas mom, was banned for life from Carnival Cruise Line after she was found with CBD sleep aid gummies in her bag.
The incident occurred at PortMiami where Van Veldhuizen was interrogated by Carnival security and police for 2.5 hours before being denied boarding.
The family had planned the trip to celebrate her 21st wedding anniversary and her son's senior year of high school, and had spent approximately $5,586 on the vacation.
Carnival Cruise Line later sent a letter to Van Veldhuizen informing her of the lifetime ban, stating that her actions were a violation of the ship rules and interfered with the safety and/or enjoyment of other guests.
Van Veldhuizen, who has taken over a dozen Carnival cruises in the past, is now pursuing an internal claim with Carnival and has threatened to sue if the matter isn't resolved appropriately.