A pedestrian who was struck by an Island View Casino van is now suing the Mississippi gaming property for what are described as “significant injuries.”
Gerald LaMay of Alabama suffered several broken ribs, cuts in his liver, and fluid buildup in tissue in his lungs and chest from the May 5 collision, according to the federal lawsuit filed last week.
Some of the injuries are permanent, the legal action claims. LaMay also allegedly suffered emotional distress from the crash.
LaMay and his wife, Malinda, were walking across 33rd Street in Gulfport, Miss., near the casino when the Ford van struck him. AL.com, a regional news site, reported the incident based on a copy of the lawsuit.
The couple had eaten a complimentary early dinner at the Beach Blvd. Steamer restaurant. The eatery is owned by Island View, and is located adjacent to the gaming property.
Gerald LaMay of Alabama suffered several broken ribs, cuts in his liver, and fluid buildup in tissue in his lungs and chest from the May 5 collision, according to the federal lawsuit filed last week.
Some of the injuries are permanent, the legal action claims. LaMay also allegedly suffered emotional distress from the crash.
LaMay and his wife, Malinda, were walking across 33rd Street in Gulfport, Miss., near the casino when the Ford van struck him. AL.com, a regional news site, reported the incident based on a copy of the lawsuit.
The couple had eaten a complimentary early dinner at the Beach Blvd. Steamer restaurant. The eatery is owned by Island View, and is located adjacent to the gaming property.