A lawsuit has been filed in the Western District of Louisiana, Shreveport Division, involving allegations against a prominent casino and its associated service company. Shaquita Spearman initiated the complaint on December 26, 2024, targeting Bally’s Corporation and The Service Companies, Inc. of Florida, among others. This legal action stems from an incident at Bally’s Shreveport Casino & Hotel, where Spearman claims to have suffered injuries due to negligence.
The case revolves around allegations that the defendants failed to maintain safe premises, leading to Spearman's injuries. According to the complaint, there were certain conditions at Bally’s Shreveport Casino & Hotel that posed risks which were not adequately addressed by the management or The Service Companies. The plaintiff accuses these entities of negligence under Louisiana Civil Code article 2315 et seq., which holds parties accountable for damages caused by their actions or lack thereof. Spearman argues that these alleged oversights resulted in her accident and subsequent injuries.
In response, The Service Companies (TSC) has filed a detailed answer denying any liability for the alleged incident. They assert multiple defenses including claims that they had no notice of any dangerous condition and thus could not have prevented it. TSC also argues that if any damages occurred, they were due to Spearman's own negligence or other factors beyond their control. "The Petition fails to state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action against TSC," reads one of their affirmative defenses.
Furthermore, TSC suggests that any potential recovery should be diminished based on comparative negligence principles as outlined in Louisiana Civil Code Article 2323 et seq., implying that Spearman may share responsibility for her injuries. They emphasize that several intervening events might have contributed to the incident without their involvement.
Spearman seeks damages for her injuries but the specifics regarding compensation are not detailed in this document. The defendants request a jury trial and aim for dismissal of all claims with prejudice, meaning they seek a final judgment preventing further suits on this matter.
Representing The Service Companies is Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP with Jean Billeaud as counsel. While specific judges presiding over this case are not mentioned in the document provided, it is registered under Case ID: 5:24-cv-01791.