Baltimore Card Counter Files 3 Million Dollar Lawsuit Against Casino for Unlawful Detention Over Horseshoe Casino Allegations
Connecticut Resident Files Lawsuit Against Horseshoe Baltimore and Caesars Entertainment
In a recent development, Jordan Kerr, a resident of Connecticut, has filed a lawsuit against Horseshoe Baltimore and Caesars Entertainment in Maryland's federal District Court. The lawsuit alleges unlawful detention and battery that occurred at Caesars' Baltimore property during the early morning hours of Friday, October 18, 2024.
According to the lawsuit, Jordan Kerr, a self-described "advantage player" who specializes in blackjack, was asked for identification by a Horseshoe shift supervisor while seated at a blackjack table around 12:30 a.m. The incident escalated when the security supervisor and a Horseshoe special police officer threatened to arrest and place Kerr in handcuffs if he did not go to the casino's back room.
Kerr, who invoked his right to anonymity, chose to leave the premises. However, he was surrounded by casino security personnel and informed he was being detained and was not free to leave. The lawsuit alleges that this constitutes unlawful detention.
The incident resulted in Kerr being detained in the casino's back room for approximately 15 minutes. During this time, he was told to sit and wait for Baltimore City Police to arrive, but no officers came.
In response to the lawsuit, Horseshoe and Caesars attorneys have requested dismissal of the complaint with prejudice and that Kerr cover their legal costs. The lawyers representing Kerr in the lawsuit have not been publicly disclosed.
It is important to note that Jordan Kerr has previously sued Caesars New Orleans (Harrah's) for similar reasons in 2018, with the case being settled out of court. Kerr is seeking $3 million in damages for two counts of false imprisonment and battery.
The lawsuit was first filed in Baltimore City Circuit Court but has since been moved to Maryland's federal District Court. The court proceedings are ongoing.
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