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Lisa Tam Chung, a Texas high school senior, bought a vacation package through the defendant, StudentCity.com Inc<\/a>., for a trip to Cancun, Mexico. She added an optional snorkeling excursion as part of her package.<\/p>\n

This unfortunate trip had a tragic ending when the snorkeling catamaran hit a coral reef and began to take on water. The crew of the boat was not able to help passengers who were on the boat. Lisa and her friend put on life preservers and tried to reach safety by grabbing a rope that extended between the catamaran and a small private vessel. Their efforts to reach safety failed when they were pulled under water. Lisa suffered heart failure and died. Her friend, Loren, suffered serious injuries, but she survived.<\/p>\n

StudentCity is a Delaware corporation that has its principal place of business in Massachusetts. It sells vacation packages to students, including those traveling for spring break or to celebrate graduations.<\/p>\n

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Lisa Tam Chung, a Texas high school senior, bought a vacation package through the defendant, StudentCity.com Inc., for a trip to Cancun, Mexico. She added an optional snorkeling excursion as part of her package. This unfortunate trip had a tragic ending when the snorkeling catamaran hit a coral reef and began to take on water. 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