Published on: December 19, 2025, at 11:03 AM.
Updated on: December 19, 2025, at 11:03 AM.
- Casino asserts that security chief was dismissed for harassment, not for whistleblowing.
- Morin claims retaliation followed his reports concerning on-site drug issues.
- Defense maintains that the complaints were thoroughly investigated and justified Morin’s termination.
The former head of security at South Beach Casino and Resort in Manitoba was terminated not for exposing illegal drug activities at the venue, but allegedly due to accusations of sexual harassment, according to the casino’s legal representatives.
Devin Morin served at the casino for two years until his dismissal in July 2025 and subsequently filed a lawsuit for wrongful termination. He contended that his firing was in retaliation for highlighting concerns about drugs being smuggled into the casino and potentially sold to employees. He further claimed that one source of these drugs was linked to someone close to CEO Timothy Spence.
‘Threat of Violence’ Allegations
Morin asserted he was terminated shortly after notifying Spence about his concerns, at which point he was threatened with violence by the individual implicated.
The plaintiff remarked that “no investigation occurred, nor were measures taken to curtail the drug flow into the casino from the identified individual.”
The notice of his dismissal indicated a complaint had been made against him regarding “unwelcome gestures and contact” with a team member, resulting in discomfort in the workplace, yet it lacked further specifics, as stated in Morin’s lawsuit. He has denied any inappropriate behavior.
In its response filed this week, the casino’s attorneys labeled Morin’s lawsuit as “frivolous and vexatious,” denying any claims of retaliation.
Double Harassment Claims
The casino’s latest filing alleges that Morin was first accused of sexual harassment by a coworker in January 2025, leading to a written reprimand that Morin acknowledged and understood.
Later, in July 2025, a different employee accused him of making “unwelcomed sexual advances,” including two incidents where he allegedly pulled her into his office, invited her to his home, and continuously approached her with unsolicited gifts, as detailed in the casino’s legal filing.
The investigation into the woman’s complaint deemed it credible, with surveillance footage from within the casino partially supporting her claims, according to the filing.
The casino emphasized that Morin had been made aware of their zero-tolerance stance on sexual harassment following the initial incident, and had been cautioned that any further misconduct would lead to serious repercussions.
Ultimately, the filing asserted that Morin was terminated “for cause” to ensure the safety and well-being of other employees at the casino.