'No one intervened': Lawyer David Jagolinzer's family alleges Vegas casino staff continued to deal cards despite him suffering cardiac arrest
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: The family of David Jagolinzer, who suffered a cardiac arrest while playing blackjack in a Las Vegas casino in the Wynn Las, is suing the luxury hotel and casino because he was denied medical attention for nearly 20 minutes while a worker continued dealing, according to court documents.
David Jagolinzer, a Florida resident, was playing a table game on April 6, 2022, when he passed out, according to the lawsuit submitted by Christian Morris Trial Attorneys. According to the complaint, Wynn staff members began counting Jagolinzer's gambling chips instead of immediately checking on him, as per reports.
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Wynn security failed to intervene
Additionally, Jagolinzer's attorneys claimed that Wynn security failed to take any action despite seeing the medical episode on live surveillance footage. The lawsuit filed by Morris says, "[Jagolinzer] remained slumped over on the blackjack table with his arm extended onto the table for an unreasonable amount of time while no one employed by the [Wynn] intervened or checked to see if [Jagolinzer] needed medical attention," as reported by KGET.
The lawsuit further claimed that after a new dealer arrived, he made remarks that Jagolinzer, exhibited discoloration in his skin and appeared to be not breathing, as reported by Fox59. It also adds that Wynn staff then tried to help him using a defibrillator, but they were untrained to use the device, which tries to restart a person's heart.
Jagolinzer, a member of a Miami law firm, died on October 18 at the age of 48 from anoxic encephalopathy that was allegedly caused by the cardiac arrest in April. It could have been prevented had he "obtained timely emergency medical treatment," as reported by KNTV.
Numerous causes of action are listed in the lawsuit, including negligence and wrongful death. The amount of damages sought by Jagolinzer's family exceeds the usual cap of $15,000 for civil cases, as reported by 8NewsNow. The Wynn Las Vegas is owned and run by Wynn Resorts, which released a statement denying lawsuit's allegations and pledging a fierce defense.
Family's statement
The victim's family released a statement that reads, "David dedicated his life to helping those in need and always fighting for justice. There are no words to describe the trauma we endured as a family this last year losing him," The statement added, "His death was a devastating tragedy that could have been prevented," as reported by CasinoOrg.