Listeners Club

Forgot Password

Not a Member? Sign up here!

banner

Local Headlines

Federal judge dismisses MGM's suit against Connecticut

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by casino developer MGM Resorts International challenging the constitutionality of a Connecticut law creating a process for a possible third casino along the Massachusetts border.

In a ruling released Thursday, U.S. District Judge Alvin Thompson agreed with Connecticut officials that MGM did not "adequately allege an injury" from the new law and therefore does not have legal standing to sue.

MGM, which plans to open a $950 million casino in Springfield, Massachusetts, calls the ruling incorrect and says it will seek an expedited appeal.

Connecticut's Office of the Attorney General says it's prepared to defend the case against an appeal of the suit, which was originally filed in August 2015. The Kent-based Schaghticoke Tribal Nation is also challenging the casino law in a separate lawsuit being partly financed by MGM.

On Air Now

Armstrong & Getty

Local Headlines