Federal Judge Compels Cruise Line Workers To Arbitrate Injury Claims

Mealey's (August 10, 2015, 11:52 AM EDT) -- MIAMI — A Florida federal judge on July 10 granted a motion to compel claims asserted by an onboard medical officer who was allegedly injured while working on a cruise ship, finding the claims subject to an arbitration agreement in her employment contract (Brenda K. Ringewald v. Holland America Line – USA Inc., et al., No. 1:15-cv-20254, S.D. Fla.; 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 89758)....