LAS VEGAS, NV – The family of a 64-year-old Army veteran has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Caesars Palace, alleging casino staff called an Uber for the dying man instead of summoning medical help because they incorrectly assumed he was drunk.
Gary Perrin of Rhode Island was showing visible signs of serious illness while at the Las Vegas casino in November 2024, but numerous employees and security guards failed to provide assistance, according to the legal complaint filed by his estate.
The lawsuit alleges that casino workers “presumed, incorrectly” that Perrin was intoxicated due to “a lack of training, a lack of supervision, laziness, being overworked and tired, profiling, and or a lack of policies and procedures.” This incorrect assumption led staff to call a rideshare service rather than on-site paramedics or emergency medical transport, the family claims.
Perrin exhibited symptoms including “sudden onset of sweating, double vision, dizziness and vomiting,” according to court documents. The complaint does not specify his exact medical condition or cause of death.
The family alleges the decision to call Uber instead of medical professionals caused a “critical delay of medical care that ultimately led to, caused, or contributed substantially to his death” weeks later. The lawsuit states that Perrin suffered “severe injuries, including but not limited to surgical scars and disfigurement, pain and suffering, and loss of life.”
According to the complaint, Caesars Palace had an ambulance on the property but failed to utilize it despite knowledge of Perrin’s serious condition. The casino did not render immediate medical attention or take steps to call for proper medical care, the family alleges.
Perrin served four years as a proud veteran of the U.S. Army before working 29 years for UPS, according to his obituary. After retiring from the shipping company, he worked as an assistant to the dean of students and football coach at Goffstown High School in New Hampshire.
The veteran is survived by his wife of 29 years and their daughter. The family states they have suffered “grief, sorrow, loss of companionship, society, and comfort” due to his death.
Caesars Entertainment did not respond to requests for comment regarding the lawsuit. The case highlights questions about casino protocols for distinguishing between intoxicated patrons and individuals experiencing medical emergencies.
