Caesars Palace guest’s estate files wrongful death lawsuit

The Estate of Gary Perrin, a Rhode Island resident, filed a lawsuit against Caesars Entertainment and its affiliated entities. The essence of the allegations is that staff at the iconic Las Vegas Strip casino allegedly mistook the guest’s acute medical emergency for alcohol intoxication. Instead of calling emergency medical services (EMS), employees arranged an Uber ride for him. The plaintiffs seek to hold the company liable and recover damages. The case was filed with a demand for a jury trial.

What happened at Caesars Palace in late November

Gary Perrin was a guest at the Caesars Palace hotel-casino in Las Vegas on November 28, 2024, when he suddenly became ill. According to the lawsuit, he exhibited symptoms consistent with a serious medical condition. The venue’s staff, however, according to the plaintiff’s account, interpreted his behavior as the result of excessive alcohol consumption and, instead of calling on-site paramedics or emergency medical transport, arranged a rideshare ride. Perrin died on December 15, 2024, at age 64. The complaint does not specify a cause of death.

Medical signs described in the lawsuit

The complaint lists specific symptoms highlighted by the plaintiff’s side:

  • sudden profuse sweating;
  • double vision;
  • dizziness;
  • vomiting.

This set of signs, as emphasized in the court filings, indicated a medical emergency rather than intoxication. Emergency medicine specialists are well aware that such a clinical picture may point to vascular or neurological emergencies, in which every minute of delay is critically important.

The mistake that, according to the plaintiffs, cost a life

The Perrin estate’s position is based on the assertion of a direct causal link between the staff’s actions and the guest’s death. The complaint states that calling an Uber instead of EMS allegedly triggered a “critical delay in medical care,” which, it is claimed, “led to,” “caused,” or “substantially contributed to” the death. In other words, the plaintiffs believe that timely contact with professional paramedics could have changed the outcome.

It should be emphasized that all assessments and accusations at this stage reflect only one side’s account. Caesars Entertainment did not respond to a media request for comment as of publication of the original material.

Procedural details

The lawsuit was filed on February 18 with a demand for a jury trial. The grounds for the claims are divided into two blocks. The first contains two separate negligence claims (negligence). The second concerns negligent hiring, training, retention, and supervision (negligent hiring, training, retention and supervision). This structure of allegations suggests that liability is alleged not only against individual employees but also against the corporation itself as their employer, which failed to ensure an appropriate level of staff training.

For a casino, this is indeed a serious allegation that could harm its reputation. This is extremely important when considering the situation that has been developing in recent years. The rapid growth of online casinos has led to gambling establishments losing customers. This is a global trend that affects all countries where there are land-based casinos, including the United States and Canada.

More and more people are choosing online casinos for gambling. The authors of the website www.twinspinca.com, which features the largest operators with international licenses, cite several reasons for the current situation. First and foremost is the accessibility of gaming platforms, in second place is the wider selection of gambling games, and in third place are bonuses and cashback offers. All of this makes competition more difficult for land-based gambling establishments and makes reputational issues especially important for them. After all, who would want to go to a casino with inadequately qualified staff when they can just play at home?

What the estate is seeking financially

The plaintiff seeks recovery of an amount exceeding $15,000. The compensation is divided into several categories:

  • general, special, and punitive damages (general, special, punitive damages);
  • medical expenses incurred before death and funeral expenses;
  • economic losses and non-economic damages, including grief; loss of probable support; loss of companionship and comfort;
  • compensation for pain and suffering;
  • double the actual damages;
  • attorneys’ fees, court costs, and interest;
  • any other relief the court deems just.

What the parties can expect in the near future

The case has been filed and is proceeding, and the plaintiff’s side insists on a jury trial. Caesars Entertainment has not publicly commented on the claims. Determining the next procedural steps, including the hearing schedule and possible attempts at a pretrial settlement, remains within the court’s authority.