Nettles v. Beau Rivage Resorts

Case Background

On March 08, 2024, Plaintiff Brent Nettles filed a personal injury lawsuit against Beau Rivage Resorts LLC alleging that the security guards committed false imprisonment and battery. The case was filed in the Mississippi Southern United States District Court. The lawsuit was assigned to District Judge Taylor B. McNeel and referred to Magistrate Judge Robert P. Myers, Jr. [Case number: 1:23cv65]

Cause

On March 10, 2022, Brent Nettles from St. Augustine, FL visited the Beau Rivage casino in Biloxi, MS as a VIP guest. He was accompanied by his wife and in-laws. The Nettles enjoyed gambling and dining at the casino’s restaurant before heading to the Eight 75 bar at 8:30 p.m. The band began playing at the bar, and Nettles and his wife danced while drinking. Nettles’ bar tab later showed a total of 10 Crown Royal whiskey drinks. At 10:40 p.m., Nettles walked to a nearby restroom but stumbled briefly on his return. Security guard George Barnes noticed this and suspected Nettles of intoxication. Barnes instructed Nettles to leave the hotel. Nettles explained that his stumble was due to a bilateral hip replacement and avascular necrosis from 17 months prior. Believing his explanation was sufficient, Nettles returned to his seat. Barnes then reported the incident to a security supervisor. A security team approached Nettles. The team i