Leslie v. Carnival Corp.

CORTIÑAS, J.,

(dissenting).

This case involves a clear right to a jury trial in Florida’s state courts that, through a choice of forum clause (“Forum Clause”) in a cruise ticket contract, was taken away from the plaintiffs without notice or consent. In its pre-printed cruise tickets, which are provided to passengers after their purchase of a non-refundable cruise, Carnival includes a forum selection clause that provides as follows:

It is agreed by and between Guest and Carnival that all disputes and matters whatsoever arising under, in connection with or incident to this Contract or the Guest’s…