'Could and should have sat': Ferry's rebuke after man sues for toilet fall (opens original article in a new tab)

A man is suing the Spirit of Tasmania ferry operator for negligence after slipping in a bathroom during a sea trip, with the operator denying liability and claiming he should have sat on the toilet.

• A man sued Spirit of Tasmania ferry operator for negligence after slipping in a bathroom during a sea trip.
• TT-Line claimed the man should have sat on the toilet and denied liability, citing insufficient evidence of a sudden drop.
• The plaintiff alleged permanent disabilities and economic losses from the incident, including medical treatment and reduced work capacity.