TLDR Ocean Casino in Atlantic City plans to sue the city for $1.5 million over damage from a fire response. A small fire started in the casino’s linen room on the morning of July 27. The casino says firefighters used so much water that part of the lobby ceiling collapsed and the casino floor flooded. Ocean Casino claims the casino floor shutdown cost it at least $1 million in lost revenue. The Atlantic City Fire Department faces allegations of gross negligence and wanton damage.
Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City is preparing to sue the city for $1.5 million. The casino says the local Fire Department caused heavy water damage while putting out a small fire at the property.
The casino claims the response did more harm than the fire itself. It says the damage forced it to close its casino floor and cancel a slot tournament.
How the Fire Started
According to a report from the Press of Atlantic City, the incident began on the morning of Monday, July 27. Staff called the Fire Department after heavy smoke filled part of the building.
Ocean Casino has filed a $1.5m notice of claim against Atlantic City’s Fire Department, alleging gross negligence after a July fire response left a burst pipe and a collapsed lobby ceiling.
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Firefighters found a small fire in the venue’s linen room. Although it started small, the blaze reportedly produced burning debris that needed to be put out.
As crews worked to stop the fire, they released a large amount of water into the building. The water reportedly caused part of the hotel lobby ceiling to collapse.
Elevator shafts and staff hallways were also affected. Ocean Casino