Ocean Casino Resort Demands $1.5M From Atlantic City for July Fire Damages

Ocean Casino Resort is seeking $1.5 million from Atlantic City, alleging the local fire department was negligent in its handling of a July blaze at the Boardwalk property. The Boardwalk property notified the Atlantic City Council this week of a forthcoming claim regarding the July 27 incident. The New Jersey Tort Claims Act requires plaintiffs to notify a municipality within 90 days of an incident regarding a formal claim. As Casino.org reported at the time, a small fire broke out early on the morning of July 27 in a linen closet, triggering the building’s sprinklers.