The casino countered that Mullins is solely at fault. Mullins' attorney said his client is the "long-term" victim as he was sent to prison, is having trouble finding work and sustained injuries during the altercation.
Mullins contends the casino should have been more vigilant considering the history of alcohol abuse he and his girlfriend share. Shields was not charged criminally in the incident, but was alleged by Mullins to have instigated the incident upon his losing $800.