Phoenix Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 13 minutes ago, LovetoCruise87 said: Ok, as I know absolutely nothing about law, what does this mean in regular language? As plain as I can get: Referred to mediation has been called by the Court which means that all sides meet and come to an agreement in writing as to when "certain things" needs to be done by. Once agreed, they must abide by it or seek further court intervention if no agreement has been made. The deadline is June 1, 2021 as directed by the Court to have said mediation. Any party gives up his/her right IF any objection not brought up to the Courts attention within ten days and it must be in writing. teddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee23 Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 So mediation must occur before 6/1 (must be scheduled by this Thursday) with the mediator's report due 7 days after that (6/8). I have no idea what to expect... It doesn't seem like this is targeting at resolving a single issue, so I would presume the entirety of the case is on the table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovetoCruise87 Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 9 minutes ago, Phoenix said: As plain as I can get: Referred to mediation has been called by the Court which means that all sides meet and come to an agreement in writing as to when "certain things" needs to be done by. Once agreed, they must abide by it or seek further court intervention if no agreement has been made. The deadline is June 1, 2021 as directed by the Court to have said mediation. Any party gives up his/her right IF any objection not brought up to the Courts attention within ten days and it must be in writing. I appreciate it, thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 8 minutes ago, LizzyBee23 said: So mediation must occur before 6/1 (must be scheduled by this Thursday) with the mediator's report due 7 days after that (6/8). I have no idea what to expect... It doesn't seem like this is targeting at resolving a single issue, so I would presume the entirety of the case is on the table. In a nutshell, the State of Florida wasted their time in a futile move to out-do the CDC as the Courts have thrown it back to "two children having a sibling spat to work it out amongst themselves." Baked Alaska 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 So the judge doesn't want to rule on the case, he wants the two sides to work it out. Man that sure has worked wonderfully for the cruise lines when they've tried to work things out. Unless this is all an intentional stall tactic for both sides knowing new CDC guidance is coming anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovetoCruise87 Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 10 minutes ago, LizzyBee23 said: So mediation must occur before 6/1 (must be scheduled by this Thursday) with the mediator's report due 7 days after that (6/8). I have no idea what to expect... It doesn't seem like this is targeting at resolving a single issue, so I would presume the entirety of the case is on the table. Neither do I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee23 Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 8 minutes ago, Phoenix said: In a nutshell, the State of Florida wasted their time in a futile move to out-do the CDC as the Courts have thrown it back to "two children having a sibling spat to work it out amongst themselves." It's kind of hard to argue that's the case when one option was for the judge to just rule in HHS/CDC's favor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 7 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: So the judge doesn't want to rule on the case, he wants the two sides to work it out. Man that sure has worked wonderfully for the cruise lines when they've tried to work things out. Unless this is all an intentional stall tactic for both sides knowing new CDC guidance is coming anyway ... and giving the push for another round of cancellations, should the CDC desires it putting this matter back on the Courts calendar should there not be an agreement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate91 Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 8 minutes ago, Phoenix said: In a nutshell, the State of Florida wasted their time in a futile move to out-do the CDC as the Courts have thrown it back to "two children having a sibling spat to work it out amongst themselves." Thank you for the clarification. In this case though, one of the children is a bully and the other child is contrite and just wants to go outside and play, but the bully won't let him. Phoenix, Baked Alaska, jticarruthers and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovetoCruise87 Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 7 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: So the judge doesn't want to rule on the case, he wants the two sides to work it out. Man that sure has worked wonderfully for the cruise lines when they've tried to work things out. Unless this is all an intentional stall tactic for both sides knowing new CDC guidance is coming anyway CDC working with the cruise lines is a complete fantasy. lol I think given how the CDC guidance changes hourly, maybe the State of Florida knows something that we don't know yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 7 minutes ago, nate91 said: Thank you for the clarification. In this case though, one of the children is a bully and the other child is contrite and just wants to go outside and play, but the bully won't let him. Well said!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel0907 Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 The Judge just made them go to mediation by June 1st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VoidoftheSeas Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 10 minutes ago, Tarheel0907 said: The Judge just made them go to mediation by June 1st. This is probably a positive outcome, but going to mediation doesn't necessarily guarantee a resolution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel0907 Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 7 minutes ago, VoidoftheSeas said: This is probably a positive outcome, but going to mediation doesn't necessarily guarantee a resolution. No but the fact they have to do it sooner than later. A lot can happen in 2 weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXcruzer Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 8 minutes ago, VoidoftheSeas said: This is probably a positive outcome, but going to mediation doesn't necessarily guarantee a resolution. It just kicks the can further down the road, and puts an already tenuous July situation in an even more precarious position. Loops 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jticarruthers Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 That has to kill July at this point. Mediation on June 1, then a couple weeks of arguing over the fine print, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 33 minutes ago, jticarruthers said: That has to kill July at this point. Mediation on June 1, then a couple weeks of arguing over the fine print, etc. Only if the July restart was predicated on the injunction. Some cruises lines are full steam ahead even without the FL lawsuit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaritimeR&R Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 1 hour ago, TXcruzer said: It just kicks the can further down the road, and puts an already tenuous July situation in an even more precarious position. I am caling it a game of "hot potato." No one wants to be stuck making the decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinghawg Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 Great article by Matt on home page on the judges ruling on mediation. Do not know how this works, if its a good thing or bad, time this will take or anything. Hope our resident law dudes or dudette's can expand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 Charles Sylvia with CLIA stated he thinks all of this will be sorted out so ships can sail before the lawsuit reaches a conclusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 22 minutes ago, MaritimeR&R said: I am caling it a game of "hot potato." No one wants to be stuck making the decision. DING! DING! DING! You hit it right on the nose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinghawg Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 I believe the mediation must be COMPLETED and filed by June 1st.. coneyraven and emmef 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising With JT Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 <Insert Facepalm> Neesa and sammy79 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinghawg Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 10 minutes ago, twangster said: Charles Sylvia with CLIA stated he thinks all of this will be sorted out so ships can sail before the lawsuit reaches a conclusion. It sure seems that somebody knows things the rest of us mortals do not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNCFanatik Posted May 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 9 minutes ago, twangster said: Charles Sylvia with CLIA stated he thinks all of this will be sorted out so ships can sail before the lawsuit reaches a conclusion. I hope he is right. Too much of this state of Limbo crap. They wouldnt need mediation at all if CDC was a competent agency. But I am hoping this doesnt drag out to the deadline of June 1st. CDC needs to make concessions and then its done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinghawg Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 7 minutes ago, UNCFanatik said: I hope he is right. Too much of this state of Limbo crap. They wouldnt need mediation at all if CDC was a competent agency. But I am hoping this doesnt drag out to the deadline of June 1st. CDC needs to make concessions and then its done. I think they have been but not completely to our liking. Now you just need to have a negative test but the mask mandate is ridiculous. UNCFanatik 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfganghowell Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 Carnival just announced yesterday that they are sailing out of Galveston July 3rd. Hoping they stick to it - Royal won't be far behind I bet. Baked Alaska 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNCFanatik Posted May 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 7 minutes ago, wolfganghowell said: Carnival just announced yesterday that they are sailing out of Galveston July 3rd. Hoping they stick to it - Royal won't be far behind I bet. Good luck with them meeting that July 3rd date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee23 Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 11 minutes ago, UNCFanatik said: I hope he is right. Too much of this state of Limbo crap. They wouldnt need mediation at all if CDC was a competent agency. But I am hoping this doesnt drag out to the deadline of June 1st. CDC needs to make concessions and then its done. I also think the CDC needs to be put in check. It should be on politicians to implement such sweeping measures for this long... We don't get to vote for the CDC, and it's hard to argue we're in a true public health emergency anymore. Baked Alaska, coneyraven and UNCFanatik 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 9 minutes ago, wolfganghowell said: Carnival just announced yesterday that they are sailing out of Galveston July 3rd. Hoping they stick to it - Royal won't be far behind I bet. And they’re not requiring vaccines https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/25027-carnival-may-not-require-covid-19-vaccine.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfganghowell Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 Yeah, not crazy about the lack of vaccine requirement. Not sure where the logic is on that. We'll see if it happens - pretty ballsy to make the announcement if they have doubts they can make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising With JT Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 9 minutes ago, Jill said: And they’re not requiring vaccines https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/25027-carnival-may-not-require-covid-19-vaccine.html Most people unvaccinated on a cruise ship? Count me out of those cruises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNCFanatik Posted May 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 8 minutes ago, LizzyBee23 said: I also think the CDC needs to be put in check. It should be on politicians to implement such sweeping measures for this long... We don't get to vote for the CDC, and it's hard to argue we're in a true public health emergency anymore. I agree. Policy making is not under the CDC purvey. CDC is supposed to provide health "guidance" and recommendations which our elected official consider when setting policy. the CDC is supposed to be risk adverse. I get it. But public policy should never be set on an unobtainable zero risk. Thats why the CDC can "advise" that a person not smoke because of health reasons but they cannot mandate that the Tobacco companies shut down. The CDC can "advise" that people dont eat raw oysters, cookie dough, meat not well done, but the CDC cannot shut down any food manufacturers. I didnt sign up to be ruled by technocratic overlords. Covid has broken many systems in the US vanelli56, Loops, Ogilthorpe and 1 other 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNCFanatik Posted May 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 11 minutes ago, Jill said: And they’re not requiring vaccines https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/25027-carnival-may-not-require-covid-19-vaccine.html wouldnt that mean that test sailings would be required? I thought it was either 98% crew and 95% passenger vaccination requirement OR test cruises. they are 44 days out from July 3rd. Wouldnt they have test cruises in place by now if that was the case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 Mediation in this type of case just seems bizarre. This isn't a child custody or a lawsuit over unpaid salary case. Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 7 minutes ago, UNCFanatik said: wouldnt that mean that test sailings would be required? I thought it was either 98% crew and 95% passenger vaccination requirement OR test cruises. they are 44 days out from July 3rd. Wouldnt they have test cruises in place by now if that was the case? I'm taking the glass half full view and assuming they know of an upcoming CSO update that will make it doable. nate91, AlmondFarmer, jticarruthers and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 9 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: Mediation in this type of case just seems bizarre. Pretty much my reaction when I heard mediation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 8 minutes ago, UNCFanatik said: wouldnt that mean that test sailings would be required? I thought it was either 98% crew and 95% passenger vaccination requirement OR test cruises. they are 44 days out from July 3rd. Wouldnt they have test cruises in place by now if that was the case? Even more.....Carnival is a BIG reason why Covid went rampant on their ships (Princess). They transferred crew from the pacific Cruises (Mexico then Hawaii, outbreak, couldn’t port etc) to Fort Lauderdale. Crew from the Mexico run were transferred to Florida. Plus aren’t they still in a heap of trouble from dumping into the ocean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 33 minutes ago, johnt83 said: <Insert Facepalm> The CDC says you should not touch your face during this pandemic. You don't want to be on their radar too, do you? AshleyDillo, sammy79, teddy and 2 others 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate91 Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 I don't know if vaccination requirements will actually make a huge difference. Vaccines work, I'm not debating that. But a majority of high risk (65+) in the US have received the vaccine, and at events I have seen photos of with masses of unmasked people with no vaccination requirement (Texas Rangers game, anyone), there have been no headlines AFTER the event about it being a "superspreader." Plenty of headlines before, but you KNOW that if there were cases traced back to that event, it would have made national headlines. I think a "take responsibility for your own health" approach could work, much as many retail stores are rolling out. The only big difference, I think, is that Target doesn't have to test all their customers for COVID. Currently, cruise lines do, which leads to headlines and liability. UNCFanatik and Loops 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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