MIAMI, Fla. — The family of a cruise crew member who died after testing positive for COVID-19 has filed a lawsuit against Royal Caribbean Cruises saying the company failed to protect its employees.
The wrongful death case filed in circuit court in Miami says 27-year-old Pujiyoko suffered from flu-like symptoms but was not tested for six days.
The Indonesian man was disembarked in a life boat seven days after first reporting to the Symphony of the Seas’ medical facility.
The lawsuit argues Royal Caribbean failed to follow virus guidelines allowing crew parties and buffets.
