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Ocean Casino Resort sues Atlantic City for $1.5 million
Ocean Casino Resort has filed a $1.5 million lawsuit against the city of Atlantic City following a fire incident this summer. The casino alleges that the Atlantic City Fire Department caused excessive damage through gross negligence and mishandling of the situation.
The incident began around 5:30 am on Monday, July 27, when a small fire broke out in a linen capture room. While firefighters worked to extinguish the fire, a significant amount of water was released, causing a water pipe to burst. This resulted in a ceiling collapse in the hotel lobby and damage to elevator shafts and back-of-house hallways.
The damage forced the closure of the casino's gaming floor for much of the day and led to the cancellation of a scheduled $30,000 slot tournament. While most other amenities remained operational, the casino is seeking compensation for lost profits and physical damages.
Entities
Atlantic City · Atlantic City Fire Department · Ocean Casino Resort
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The fire department's response caused a water pipe to burst. nj1015.com · wobm.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] A fire occurred in a linen capture room at approximately 5:30 am on Monday, July 27. nj1015.com · wobm.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Water damage caused a ceiling in the hotel lobby to collapse. nj1015.com · wobm.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The gaming floor was closed for much of the day on July 27. nj1015.com · wobm.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ocean Casino accuses the fire department of gross negligence and willful damages. nj1015.com · wobm.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ocean Casino Resort is suing the city of Atlantic City for $1.5 million. nj1015.com · wobm.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The casino's $30,000 slot tournament was canceled due to the incident. nj1015.com · wobm.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Water damage affected elevator shafts and back-of-house hallways. nj1015.com · wobm.com