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Opt Out and Registration Notice The Federal Court of Australia has ordered that an Opt Out and Registration Notice be distributed to all potential group members in the Sun Princess Norovirus Class Action outlining the options open to them before the court-ordered deadline of 13 November 2026 . Please click on the button below to read the court-approved Notice.
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About This Case
Shine Lawyers has filed a class action against Carnival Plc, trading as P&O Cruises (Carnival), over successive alleged outbreaks of norovirus on several voyages of the Sun Princess cruise ship between 5 December 2016 and 26 February 2017.
It is alleged that due to norovirus outbreaks on eight successive voyages (listed below) Carnival failed to provide cruises fit for their intended purpose, breaching the Australian Consumer Law.
The class action claims compensation and damages for passengers, regardless of whether or not they fell ill.
The compensation and damages may include a refund of the price of the cruise, consequential losses and damages for distress and disappointment.
If you were a passenger on any of the Sun Princess voyages listed below, you are encouraged to register for this class action.
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Who May Be Eligible
You are eligible to sign up to the class action if you were a passenger on one of the following Sun Princess voyages – regardless of whether or not you fell ill: Fremantle, 5 December 2016 to 18 December 2016 (S622P) Margaret River, 18 December 2016 to 21 December 2016 (S623) Indonesia, 21 December 2016 to 5 January 2017 (S701) Margaret River, 5 January 2017 to 8 January 2017 (S702) Northern Australia, 8 January 2017 to 22 January 2017 (S703) Papua New Guinea, 22 January 2017 to 2 February 2017 (S704) New Zealand, 2 February 2017 to 16 February 2017 (S705) South Pacific, 16 February 2017 to 26 February 2017 (S706) If you are unsure whether you meet the criteria, please contact us so that we can provide you with further assistance regarding your legal rights.
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How to Register
To register for the Sun Princess Norovirus Class Action, please click the button below and complete the registration form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is norovirus?
Norovirus may result in an upset stomach or intestinal inflammation, often causing diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain or nausea. Symptoms often last between one and three days, and may result in dehydration, which can be dangerous for the young or elderly, or those who are already suffering from an illness. Norovirus is highly contagious, particularly in closed environments where there is an increased chance of the virus spreading through contaminated food or drink, or touching objects or people who are infected.
What is a class action?
When Governments, large companies or institutions do the wrong thing and people are harmed or suffer loss as a result, an individual can have little to no means of bringing a legal claim. Class actions are an important mechanism within Australia’s legal system that allow large groups of people to come together to pursue a claim collectively. For a class action to take place, there are three criteria that need to be met: t here must be 7 or more people that have claims against the same defendant; and t he claims relate to the same or similar circumstances; and t he claim must relate to at least one common issue of law or fact. For more information about how class actions resolve, click here .
How long do class actions take to resolve?
It can take up to several years for a class action to resolve. The time taken from case commencement through to resolution and settlement administration depends on the particular case, and the nature of the claim. For more information about class actions and how they work, click here .
Does it cost anything to join a class action?
Shine Lawyers is committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background or financial situation, has access to justice. We run our class actions in a way that means you are not exposed to any out-of-pocket costs or financial risk. When a class action is successful, the legal fees and costs to run the class action are deducted from the settlement amount that is approved by the Court. If the class action is unsuccessful, we will ensure there are no out-of-pocket costs to you.
Will my contact details be kept private?
Yes, your contact details will remain confidential. Shine Lawyers will only use your personal information strictly for the purpose of any legal proceedings and in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
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