Crown Resorts has faced a string of lawsuits and investigations in the recent past over numerous allegations concerning tax evasion, non-compliance of gaming regulations and partnering with junket operators who have ties to Asian triads.
Crown Will Defend Itself Against Discrimination Lawsuit
Crown is now facing a discrimination lawsuit filed by a lesbian couple in December 2023. The lawsuit also targets the State of Victoria and G4S security along with Crown Resorts.
Sharon Cosgrove filed a petition in the Supreme Court of Victoria stating that on July 2019, she and her partner were arrested at Crown Melbourne for kissing and touching each other in the casino. Cosgrove alleges that the two of them were arrested with unnecessary force by G4S security, thrown in jail and berated by the bail sergeant.
Cosgrove alleges that if the same behaviour took place between a man and a woman at Crown Melbourne it would have been overlooked. Cosgrove said that in jail a door was slammed on her foot resulting in an injured shoulder, fractured foot and 14 stitches. She is suing all Crown and the State of Victoria for assault, battery, false imprisonment and unlawful arrest.
Crown Resorts have confirmed that they will fight the case.