Posted on: October 23, 2024, 08:47h.
Last updated on: October 23, 2024, 08:47h.
A slip-and-fall lawsuit involving Mount Airy Casino Resort in the Pennsylvania Pocono Mountains will proceed as a state appeals court found enough evidence for negligence, allowing a jury to make a decision.
Tatiana and Peter Oudolsky, the plaintiffs, stayed at the casino during the July 4, 2020, holiday period. Their legal team claims the casino neglected safety measures related to COVID-19, leading to the incident in question.
The lawsuit contends that Mount Airy installed hand sanitizer stations on slot machines, with video evidence showing patrons using these stations. Mrs. Oudolsky slipped and injured her elbow near one of these stations due to a liquid substance on the floor.
The complaint includes claims of negligence and loss of consortium against Mount Airy, based on the dangerous conditions present at the casino during the Oudolskys’ stay.
After a summary judgment favored Mount Airy in 2023, the plaintiffs appealed, leading to a recent ruling by Judge Deborah Kunselman that allows the case to proceed to a jury trial based on substantial evidence supporting the plaintiffs’ claims.
Mount Airy’s safety guidelines during the pandemic included detailed measures for hand sanitization and cleaning protocols throughout the resort.
Property Overview
Mount Airy Casino Resort, owned by Dr. Lisa DeNaples, offers a wide range of amenities including slots, table games, a sportsbook, accommodations, event spaces, dining options, pools, a golf course, fitness center, and spa.