A decorated Army veteran’s final trip to Las Vegas ended in tragedy, a recent lawsuit alleges. Gary Perrin, 64, collapsed while gambling at Caesars Palace on the famed Las Vegas Strip, exhibiting alarming symptoms that would ultimately prove fatal.
Witnesses described Perrin suddenly drenched in sweat, his vision blurred, and overcome with dizziness and vomiting. Instead of summoning immediate medical assistance, casino employees and security personnel reportedly made a devastating misjudgment – they assumed he was simply intoxicated.
The lawsuit claims a critical failure in training, supervision, and basic care led staff to dismiss Perrin’s distress as drunkenness. Rather than calling for paramedics or emergency medical responders, they opted to call him a rideshare, a decision that would irrevocably alter his fate.
This delay in proper medical intervention, the suit argues, directly contributed to Perrin’s death weeks later. The family contends that the casino was aware of his pre-existing medical condition, yet failed to provide even the most basic level of care or attempt to secure professional help.
The family is seeking compensation for the immense loss, detailing the profound suffering caused by the casino’s alleged negligence. Beyond the emotional toll, they cite severe injuries, lasting disfigurement, and the irreplaceable loss of a life as consequences of the delayed medical response.
Prior to his passing, Perrin dedicated four years to service in the U.S. Army, a commitment he carried with pride. Following his military service, he spent nearly three decades with UPS, earning a reputation for unwavering dedication to his work.
Even in retirement, Perrin remained deeply engaged in his community. He served as an assistant to the dean of students and football coach at Goffstown High School in New Hampshire, and later as a driver for the Maher Center in Rhode Island, continuing to contribute until the very end of his life.
The lawsuit paints a stark picture of a preventable tragedy, raising serious questions about the responsibility casinos have to ensure the safety and well-being of their patrons. It underscores the potentially fatal consequences of assumptions and the critical importance of swift, appropriate medical response.
