Gattineri v. Wynn MA, LLC, et al

22-1117

February 21, 2024
1st Circ. Won't Revive $19M Casino Deal Suit Against Wynn

The First Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a real estate executive's suit claiming Wynn Resorts reneged on a handshake deal to pay him $19 million for helping it obtain a casino license, pointing to an opinion from Massachusetts' top appellate court saying the agreement is unenforceable on public policy grounds.
March 23, 2023
1st Circ. Steers $19M Wynn Land Suit To Mass. High Court

A First Circuit panel on Wednesday said it would have to turn to Massachusetts' top court to sort out a novel question in a $19 million contract suit alleging that Wynn Resorts Ltd. reneged on a handshake deal involving the sale of land that became a Boston-area casino.
October 06, 2022
1st Circ. May Steer $19M Wynn Land Suit To Mass. Top Court

A $19 million breach of contract suit against Wynn Resorts Ltd. appears headed for Massachusetts' top appellate court after the First Circuit on Thursday suggested that panel may be best suited to untangle a novel question about a side deal related to a Boston-area casino.
May 26, 2022
1st Circ. Pushed To Revive $19M Wynn Land Contract Suit

Wynn Resorts Ltd. should face a $19 million contract suit because the presiding judge ignored evidence that the company backed out of a deal over the sale of land that became the site of the Encore Boston Harbor hotel and casino, the First Circuit was told Wednesday.