The lawsuit has the backing of the Italian consumer protection agency Codacons, whose president says all passengers should be compensated "not only for material damage, but also for moral ones, such as fear and terror suffered, and the risks related to physical integrity." To head off the legal feeding frenzy, Carnival will have to move swiftly to set up a mass claims facility, Forbes notes. So far, the company has offered survivors $14,400 each, after previously offering them refunds and a 30% discount on future cruises.