South Beach Casino Secuity Chief Firing Tied to Harassment Complaints, Not Drugs
Devin Morin, the former security head at South Beach Casino, has filed a lawsuit claiming he was unfairly dismissed. The casino insists his firing was due to sexual harassment, not whistleblowing. Both sides present starkly different accounts of the events leading up to his departure.
Morin first faced allegations of sexual harassment in January 2025 after a colleague reported unwanted advances. The casino issued a written reprimand and warned him about future misconduct under its zero-tolerance policy.
In July 2025, another employee lodged a separate complaint against Morin, which was investigated and deemed credible. Shortly after, the casino terminated his employment 'with cause', stating the decision was made to protect staff. Morin, however, argues his dismissal came after he raised concerns about drug activity on the casino premises. He claims he was threatened with violence by an individual linked to CEO Timothy Spence following his reports. The casino’s legal response dismisses these claims as 'frivolous and vexatious', denying any retaliation. No public records identify the specific person Morin accused in his whistleblowing reports.
The dispute now centres on whether Morin’s firing stemmed from sexual misconduct or retaliation for whistleblowing. The casino maintains its position that his dismissal was justified to safeguard employees. Morin’s lawsuit will determine how the legal system interprets the conflicting accounts.
