Jane Doe v Royal Caribbean Cruises LTD and Arvin Mirasol
Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. has filed a class action lawsuit against Royal Caribbean Cruises LTD arising from one of its stateroom attendants hiding cameras in passenger cabin bathrooms for almost three months in 2023-2024. The stateroom attendant was arrested after some of Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A.’s clients found and reported the hidden camera in their bathroom; and the stateroom attendant was ultimately convicted and sentenced to 30 years in Federal prison. The class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of one of the passenger victims – identified as Jane Doe – and “all other similarly situated passengers” and alleges that Royal Caribbean “knew or should have known sexual assaults were reasonably foreseeable considering the prevalence of sexual assaults aboard their cruise ships” as well as a prior incident of video voyeurism which occurred aboard another Royal Caribbean cruise ship in 2023. Despite the prior incidents of sexual assaults and video voyeurism aboard Royal Caribbean ships, LMW’s lawsuit alleges that the company failed to provide sufficient security, training or supervision to prevent, or warn about, the nearly three months of victimization by Royal Caribbean’s stateroom steward on the passengers assigned to cruise staterooms he serviced..
The recent class action lawsuit marks a significant and troubling chapter in the ongoing battle against cruise ship voyeurism. The putative class action lawsuit: Jane Doe v Royal Caribbean Cruises LTD and Arvin Mirasol, seeks justice for the victims of a deeply disturbing invasion of privacy that occurred aboard the Symphony of the Seas between December 1, 2023, and February 26, 2024. The lawsuit highlights the urgent need for enhanced security measures and accountability within the cruise industry to protect passengers from such egregious violations.
Arvin Mirasol, a former stateroom attendant, is at the center of this scandal. Currently serving a 30-year sentence in federal prison, Mirasol was found guilty of hiding cameras in passenger cabin bathrooms and recording both children and adults during their most private moments. His actions extended beyond mere voyeurism; he reportedly hid under beds to capture videos of unsuspecting passengers showering. This behavior not only constitutes a severe breach of privacy but also underscores the alarming rise of sexual assaults, including voyeurism, on cruise ships.
“Who knows how many countless numbers of pornographic images of these unsuspecting passengers will be circulating on the internet forever because Royal Caribbean failed to protect their privacy and allowed Mirasol to make these passengers victims,” said our named partner Jason Margulies in an interview with the New York Post.
The cruise line also allegedly did not notify Mirasol’s potential victims who stayed in Royal Caribbean cabins serviced by Mirasol between Dec. 1, 2023 and Feb. 26, 2024. There may be up to 960 impacted passengers, according to the complaint.
If You Believe You May Have Been a Victim of Mirasol and Royal Caribbean on the Symphony of the Seas Between December 1, 2023, and February 26, 2024, Contact Us to Join the Class Action
The psychological impact on these victims is immeasurable, as they grapple with the knowledge that their most intimate moments may have been recorded, used as sexual fodder by Royal Caribbean’s crewmember, and potentially distributed online. The potential for these digitally recorded images to have been distributed, uploaded to the world wide web, and circulate indefinitely on the internet exacerbates the trauma experienced by the victims and highlights the long-lasting consequences of such violations.
This case underscores the urgent need for the cruise industry to address the pervasive issue of voyeurism and sexual misconduct occurring aboard its ships. The victims of this case deserve justice and compensation for the violation of their privacy and the trauma they have endured. It is imperative that cruise lines take proactive steps to ensure the safety and well-being of their passengers, restoring trust and confidence in the industry. The time for action is now, and the responsibility lies with the cruise lines to protect their passengers from such heinous acts.
Our Video Voyeurism Class Action Lawsuit In The News
Royal Caribbean passenger sues cruise line over hidden camera in cabin bathroom
October 16, 2024
USA Today
Royal Caribbean cruise line sued over hidden camera that may have filmed hundreds of passengers: lawsuit
October 21, 2024
Fox News
A search for sex-crime victims on cruise ships as Florida travelers line up to sue
October 16, 2024
Miami Herald
Hidden Cameras In Cruise Ship Bathrooms Filmed Nearly 1,000 People: Lawsuit
October 21, 2024
iHeart Radio
Royal Caribbean sued over hidden camera in cabin toilet which worker used to film children
October 23, 2024
Yahoo! News
Cruise Ship Passenger Sues Over Hidden Camera Found in Their Room
October 18, 2024
Newsweek
Royal Caribbean facing lawsuit after ex-crew member put hidden cameras in state rooms
October 17, 2024
NBC New York
Royal Caribbean faces lawsuit after passenger finds hidden camera in cabin
October 21, 2024
Toronto Sun
Royal Caribbean crew member filmed nearly 1,000 passengers in bathrooms using hidden cameras, hid under their beds: lawsuit
October 21, 2024
NY Post
Royal Caribbean sued after pervert worker ‘films 960 passengers with hidden cameras’
October 18, 2024
Daily Express US
Protect Your Right to Privacy in a Video Voyeurism Class Action Lawsuit
We relentlessly fight for the rights of victims who have been secretly recorded without their consent. Our dedication lies in helping our clients secure the justice and compensation they deserve after such egregious invasions of privacy. With 15 attorneys in 7 offices nationwide — including our main Miami office — countless awards and accolades, and over $450 million (and counting) recovered for our clients since we first began the firm in 1971, it is no surprise that Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. has been named to “Best Law Firms”® by US News & World Report since 2016. We proudly acknowledge Charles Lipcon (2020) and Jason R. Margulies (2025) for being named “Lawyer of the Year” in Admiralty and Maritime Law for Miami, reflecting our commitment to outstanding legal service.
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