Woman Struck at Casino Wins Suit, But $1 Million Award Too Much

A New Orleans casino was properly held liable for injuries suffered when a woman was run over by a manlift on its premises, but the woman’s $1 million jury award for future pain and suffering was excessive, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held Monday.

Carla Echeverry presented sufficient evidence to hold Jazz Casino Co., which does business as Harrah’s New Orleans Casino, liable for negligently hiring the wildlife removal company that struck her with a manlift in the course of removing birds from palm trees near the casino, the Fifth Circuit said. Specifically, Echeverry produced evidence ...