Woman served excessively prior to her death at Caesars Southern Indiana: lawsuit

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 9:03 PM
  • Samantha Murray, WAVE-TV

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed after a woman died at Caesar’s Southern Indiana Hotel & Casino in late March of 2024.

The lawsuit, filed last Tuesday, alleges Michelle Kelley was served at least 17 alcoholic drinks prior to her death while staying at the casino. Kelley was allegedly visibly intoxicated at the time these drinks were served to her.

According to court documents, Kelley’s blood alcohol content was .222 at the time of her death, nearly three times the legal limit to drive. Documents say the alcohol contributed to and was a “proximate cause” of her death.

Caesar’s Entertainment, EBCI Holdings, VICI Properties, and “unknown servers” are being sued by the estate of Michelle Kelley and by her husband Jason Kelley.