Lawsuit Claims Casino Failed to Call Ambulance for Ill Guest

The estate of a US tourist who died weeks after falling ill in a Las Vegas resort has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit alleging staff failed to summon emergency medical assistance and instead arranged private transport.

Caesars Palace Faces Wrongful-Death Claim Over Delayed Care

Court filings submitted in the Nevada district court accuse operators of Caesars Palace of negligence after the 64-year-old guest,  experienced what was described as a sudden medical crisis while staying at the property in late November 2024. According to the complaint, he developed symptoms including dizziness, heavy sweating, vision problems, and vomiting — signs that should have prompted urgent medical evaluation.

The lawsuit contends that employees believed the visitor was intoxicated and chose to request a rideshare vehicle rather than contacting paramedics, reported The Las Vegas Review-Journal. Lawyers for the estate argue this decision caused a significant delay in treatment, which they say had a contribution to the man’s death two weeks later in mid-December. The legal filing does not specify the medical cause of death.

The action names resort operator Caesars Entertainment and related entities as defendants. It alleges failures not in immediate response but also in staff preparation, asserting that personnel received inadequate training to identify medical emergencies or escalate them.

Representatives for the company have not addressed the allegations, a common stance when litigation is ongoing.

Estate Seeks Damages After Guest Dies Following Alleged Delay at Casino

In Nevada, claims requesting damages above a modest threshold can proceed in district court, and the estate is seeking compensation covering medical costs incurred before death, funeral expenses, and additional damages tied to emotional suffering and the loss of companionship and support. The filing also requests punitive damages and reimbursement of legal fees, indicating the plaintiffs believe the conduct went beyond a simple mistake.

Legal experts note that cases involving hotels and casinos often hinge on whether operators met their duty of care toward guests. Establishing liability requires showing that staff failed to act as trained employees would under similar circumstances.

The incident happened on the Las Vegas Strip, an area that millions visit each year and that is known for its large resort complexes with on-site security and medical response protocols. The lawsuit argues that this infrastructure should have made the intervention happen quicker.

The case now moves into early procedural stages where evidence and witness testimony will be gathered. No trial date has been set yet, and the court will first consider motions that could narrow the issues or lead to settlement discussions.