The Beau Rivage has won a civil case against a former VIP guest who wanted $2.5 million in damages after claiming his hand was injured and he was humiliated when security handcuffed him and escorted him across the casino floor.
Florida resident Brent Nettles claimed security officers used excessive force when they made the citizen’s arrest for trespassing because, they said, he was drunk and refused to leave.
The jury reached its verdict after three and one-half days at trial in U.S. District Court in Gulfport before Judge Taylor McNeel.
“Both we and our client are very pleased with the verdict,” Beau Rivage attorney Michael Kelly said.
