A 35-year-old California man who died aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship last year was served at least 33 alcoholic drinks at the ship's bar, his family claims in a lawsuit.

Michael Virgil of Moreno Valley boarded the Navigator of the Seas in Los Angeles on Dec. 13, 2024, with his fiancée, Connie Aguilar, and their son, M.V. Jr., according to court documents filed in Miami, Florida, where the cruise company is based.

As they were on their way to Ensenada, Mexico, Royal Caribbean crew members "negligently" over-served Virgil "in a matter of hours" while he exhibited obvious signs of intoxication, the lawsuit alleges.

While intoxicated, Virgil attempted to find his cabin room, got lost and became agitated, the lawsuit says. Virgirl was then confronted by Royal Caribbean security membe

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