Gothamist: Gambling-Addicted Lawyer Sues Atlantic City Casinos

pissyrabbit

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:16:06 -0500

"They knew I was going for days without eating or sleeping. I would pass out at the tables. They had a duty of care to me. Nobody in their right mind would gamble for four or five straight days without sleeping," That sounds like she was addicted to something aaaallll together different. Can you sue your coke dealer?

JMH

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:39:05 -0500

It is a pretty wild lawsuit. I feel like this will also open up the doors to more lawsuits.Only if she wins, which she won't, because this is stupid.

Dude69

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:03:18 -0500

S.D., if you have read my post carefully, I am not saying Jen cannot comment on her own blog. I am just pointing out how her comment overall doesn't state her position nor opinion in this issue whatsoever, and it's just some lame and very obvious observation that doesn't contribute to the discussion. Just state whether you're for or against her, it's not so hard, Jenny.

S.D.

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:01:27 -0500

"Dude69", Get a clue. Shocking that as an editor, Jen can comment on her own blog post... Geez...

Dude69

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:44:49 -0500

#13 Chris why don't you go get yourself a gambling problem and cry and whine for your money back. See how much sympathy people will give you. Boohoo, McDonald made me fat and the Borgata made me broke and forced me to cheat and steal from my clients! And Jen Chung, if you are not gonna to take a side on this issue, please don't bother to make a useless comment here. Thank you.

Steven

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 22:45:56 -0500

Wasting more time in the courts with nonsense. This is a grown woman who needs to take responsible for her actions.

Gwinny

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 21:58:31 -0500

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emilydickinson

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 17:43:43 -0500

'If it is clear that someone is in no state to be gambling or perhaps is having a severe problem then they should remove that person or offer them some sort of aid.' We still sell cigarettes, and I see gambling as no different really. It's a personal choice that has negative repercussions like cigarettes, drugs, booze, red meat, sleeping around etc. Life is about striking your personal balance of addictions. If my corporate job works me death, can my estate sue them because I'm a workaholic and should have been prevented from working? I've fallen at sleep at my desk before. At some point you are responsible for your own actions.

S.D.

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 14:30:19 -0500

Sorry she's in such dire straits, but this mess was entirely her doing...

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Sun, 09 Mar 2008 14:05:39 -0500

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chris

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 13:58:45 -0500

Harsh. If she was passing out at tables and such then in a proper world she should have a case. It is clear from this thread that most people have the attitude that if you're weak enough to fall prey to these sorts of things, it is your own damn fault but casinos shouldn't be solely predatory machines. If it is clear that someone is in no state to be gambling or perhaps is having a severe problem then they should remove that person or offer them some sort of aid. In the end this sort of behavior shouldn't be good for anyone, even if she is putting money in the hands of the casino.

freddyhere

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 13:19:04 -0500

A real shame - this fall from grace, but then again she WAS a lawyer...

TimSPC

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 12:57:27 -0500

At least she landed at a job with more respectability than lawyer.

nik13

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 12:51:57 -0500

What if she had won $500K? Would that still be called an addiction to gambling? Pretty steep, but well-deserved fall. From a high-rolling lawyer to a phone operator.

Albert Sharpton

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 12:46:40 -0500

go pick my strawberries bitch.

duanereade

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 12:42:38 -0500

Talk about jumping the shark.

Alejandra

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 12:40:31 -0500

That's so wild! It's beyond sad too...

r_friend

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 12:22:00 -0500

Umm... yeah. I'm betting she loses that case.

Karen

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 12:15:10 -0500

I hope whatever judge gets this one, throws it out immediately, and revokes her lisence on the basis that she's nuts.

Jen Chung

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 12:11:47 -0500

It is a pretty wild lawsuit. I feel like this will also open up the doors to more lawsuits.

ThisCharmingMan

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 11:49:19 -0500

desperate!

Kojak

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 11:44:19 -0500

Its obviously the Casino's fault. Yes, its the Casino who made her rip off her clients and plunge her into massive debt. Yet another individual who refuses to take responsibility for her own actions.

mocanlagunas

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 11:42:27 -0500

what a moron!