Controversial death of Canadian casino manager sparks legal debate
A lawsuit filed by the family of a Canadian gaming property manager who died during an argument is turning into a court battle over who is responsible for his death.
Michael Glaspy, 51, of Riverview, New Brunswick, allegedly assaulted manager Rodney Fraser at a New Brunswick casino, CBC reported last week. Rodney Frenette, whose lawyer said Frenette was responsible for his death.
The claims come after Frenette's family filed a civil lawsuit seeking damages from Glaspie.
The incident occurred on March 4, 2023. On March 28, 56-year-old Frenette died in a local hospital.
He is the food and beverage manager at the Moncton Gaming Center in New Brunswick.
Hit him on the head
According to the lawsuit, Glaspy consumed large amounts of alcohol or other narcotics before the attack. When the situation became tense, Glasby allegedly punched Frenette. The impact is said to have caused the manager to hit his head.
But Glaspy's attorney, Alison Menard, said her client was not to blame.
"The late Rodney Frenette acted outside the scope of his job and training by responding to and intervening in a security situation at a New Brunswick casino," she argued in a court filing. Resulting in his own injury and subsequent death."
Instead of letting security take control of the situation, Maynard said in a court filing that the two engaged in a "violent exchange," CBC reported.
Soon, more employees were involved.
The intervention of legal personnel caused the defendant to fall forward, which accelerated the alleged victim's fall backwards," Maynard continued in the document. "As he fell, the alleged victim struck his head and sustained injuries. Seriously injured. "
She also said it was inaccurate to suggest that Glaspie had martial arts and boxing training, took no medication for "his violent tendencies" and visited casinos at a time when "his gambling habits were known to cause rage and rage" .
Maynard wants the civil lawsuit against her client dismissed.
Brian Murphy, a lawyer for the victim's family, declined to comment to CBC News.
Frenette's surviving family members include his wife of 33 years and a daughter.
Manslaughter Indictment
Glaspie also faces criminal charges in connection with the death. He faces one count of manslaughter. Criminal proceedings, separate from the prosecution, are scheduled to begin in 2025.
The casino is owned and operated by Great Canadian Gaming Corporation. The casino has more than 600 slot machines, 20 gaming tables and a poker room. The New Brunswick Casino also has a 126-room hotel.
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Source: www.casino.org
