A Rhode Island man’s trip to Las Vegasled to a tragedy after staff at Caesars Palace reportedly arranged a rideshare for him rather than an ambulance as he experienced a medical emergency, according to a lawsuit.
Gary Perrin, 64, was residing at the famous Strip hotel on November 28, 2024, when he abruptly fell severely ill, experiencing symptoms such as sweating, dizziness, vomiting, and double vision, as stated in the complaint submitted on February 18.
Rather than summoning on-site paramedics, the suit acquired by theLas Vegas Review Journalsaid Caesars Palace employees ignored the Army veteran, considering him just drunk and telling him to leaveUberto have him leave the premises.
The estate asserted that the supposed error resulted in a ‘significant delay in medical treatment that ultimately led to, caused, or significantly contributed to’ his demise.
Perrin passed away slightly more than two weeks later on December 15 — however, his family did not disclose the reason for his death in the lawsuit.
It remains uncertain why they think the events at the casino, 17 days prior, were connected to his passing. The Daily Mail has reached out to the family for further explanation.
The legal action alleged that Caesars Entertainment and its affiliated companies were negligent in their hiring, training, retention, and supervision practices, stating that employees did not adhere to fundamental safety procedures and refused to provide Perrin with essential medical assistance.
Perrin’s estate is requesting over $15,000 in compensation, covering medical costs, funeral expenses, loss of companionship, pain and distress, punitive damages, and legal fees. The lawsuit also calls for a jury trial.
Perrin, from Portsmouth, Rhode Island, was a U.S. Army veteran, a long-time UPS employee, and a dedicated family man, as stated in his obituary.
Born in 1960 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, he attended Holyoke Catholic High School and eventually received an associate degree from Worcester State Community College.
Having spent 29 years at UPS, he transitioned into the field of education, serving as an assistant to the Dean of Students and as a football coach at Goffstown High School in New Hampshire.
Recently, he worked as a driver at the Maher Center located in Middletown, Rhode Island.
He is survived by his wife, Laura, with whom he shared 29 years of marriage, and their daughter, Maggie.
The legal action arises as Caesars and other leading Strip operators encounter increased attention regarding how staff handle medical emergencies within expansive casino hotels.
Caesars has encountered several guest-safety legal cases in recent years, including a 2025 lawsuit alleging wrongful death related to the2023 death of 25-year-old Bryan Altamirano-Solanoinside a hotel room at Caesars Palace.
Altamirano-Solano was discovered on May 17, 2023, having suffered a single gunshot wound to the chest. His family has subsequently initiated legal action, alleging that Caesars did not ensure sufficient security measures, even after law enforcement highlighted rising sex-work-related crimes along the Strip.
They are requesting a minimum of $50,000 in compensation for negligence and wrongful death.
The suit also criticized Caesars for failing to maintain detailed records of banned sex workers unless an incident report was submitted — a deficiency the family claims enabled habitual offenders to remain undetected.
It also mentioned that on the night of May 15, 2023, Caesars permitted suspects Arionna Taylor and Erika Covington, who were below the legal age for casino areas, to enter and stay on the premises.
Caesars Entertainment did not promptly reply to an inquiry from the Daily Mail.
The Daily Mail has contacted the Perrin family for their response.
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