Casino in Hot Water for Firing Dealer Who Suffered Heart Attack

Horseshoe Casino Baltimore has found itself in hot water due to its alleged firing of an employee who suffered a heart attack. An agency representing the employee in question is now suing the property, seeking damages.

Horseshoe Casino Baltimore Terminated the Worker in Question

The case relates to Quann Massey, a worker who joined the Horseshoe Casino Baltimore team in 2022. In April 2023, Massey was promoted to the position of a dealer. However, only a few days after this appointment, the man suffered a heart attack and had to be immediately hospitalized.

Unfortunately, this led to Massey being fired from his position, prompting a US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed on December 30, 2025, at the US District Court for the District of Maryland.

According to the complaint, Caesars Entertainment, which operates the casino, violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint alleges that the Horseshoe Casino Baltimore management was well aware of the fact that Massey was in intensive care and had an upcoming surgery due to his heart attack.

During his stay at the hospital, Massey inquired about his eventual return to work, only to be told that he should not return if he had medical restrictions and was later fired without even being informed of the fact.

EEOC Says Horseshoe Casino Violated the ADA

According to the EEOC’s complaint, Massey didn’t learn of the fact that he was terminated until he contacted the casino management to ask about his return and whether light-duty options were available.

The complaint asserts that Massey was told that he could not be granted light duty and was informed of his termination.

According to the EEOC, Horseshoe Casino Baltimore’s termination of Massey was in breach of the ADA since it expected the man to work without restrictions, failed to properly interact with him, and retaliated against him when he tried to assert his rights.

The EEOC emphasized that employers should not discriminate against disabled workers wishing to return from medical leave due to their disability-related restrictions. Additionally, employers should discuss the matter with the affected employees and provide “reasonable accommodations” per the ADA.

The complaint is seeking damages, back pay, and the enforcement of policy changes at the casino.