In 2016, then, 56-year-old Gary Goodman, slipped and fell due to a "build-up of liquid substance", which resulted in a fracture of his left leg, a tendon rupture and an ankle sprain, according to a lawsuit. The injuries he suffered in the fall caused him to retire from his Massachusetts dental practice.
The collapse was documented by casino security footage and Goodman's attorney called it "a very good capture of the event." The video showed a guest on the property spilling a drink on the ground and several employees ignoring the liquid and unable to clean it.
About 20 minutes later, Goodman slipped. Subsequently, he filed a lawsuit against the property. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, the tribe that owns the casino, settled with Goodman without an actual trial.
According to The Day, For a New London-based newspaper, the seven-figure payout was significantly higher than most tribal court estates, as the Tribe sets a 200% cap on compensation.
Goodman claimed his compensation was $ 600,000, which included medical expenses and lost wages. His lawyer, James Harrington, said that if the trial were held in a state court where there is no such restriction, the outcome "would be a completely different story."