Lundy v. Adamar of New Jersey, Inc.
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
34 F.3d 1173 (1994)
Lundy (plaintiff) suffered a heart attack while gambling at TropWorld, whose nurse responded within two minutes with an ambu-bag and oxygen but, per casino policy and her own lack of qualification, did not bring an intubation tube (despite one being on the premises and requested by bystanding physician-patrons), until offsite paramedics eventually arrived and intubated him, though he suffered permanent injuries. Lundy sued, arguing TropWorld owed a duty to have a full-time physician on-site, and the district court granted TropWorld summary judgment.
Whether a business proprietor has a duty to take reasonable action to provide appropriate medical care to its patrons in times of an emergency.