Woman says Norwegian Cruise kicked her off ship over half a bottle of wine — leaving vital MS meds behind

28 Aug 2026 • 11:03 PM MYT
The Independent
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Woman says Norwegian Cruise kicked her off ship over half a bottle of wine — leaving vital MS meds behind

  • A Los Angeles woman with multiple sclerosis filed a federal lawsuit against Norwegian Cruise Line after being forced off a ship in the British Virgin Islands.
  • Dayna Zegarelli was accused of stealing a half-bottle of wine, which she maintains was complimentary as part of her luxury Haven suite package.
  • Ship security allegedly rushed Zegarelli to disembark, causing her to leave behind her essential multiple sclerosis medication in the chaos.
  • Zegarelli was unable to refill her prescriptions internationally, exacerbating her optic lesions and placing her at risk of blindness.
  • The lawsuit seeks at least $5 million in damages for emotional distress, physical injury, and medical expenses resulting from the incident.

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