January 15, 2025 3 min read

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Man Claims Lifelong Repercussions from Faulty Lamp in Strip Hotel

A former Michigan teacher is suing the Luxor casino resort in Nevada for negligence, alleging he was electrocuted by a faulty lamp in his hotel room

David Van Horn, a former public school teacher from Newaygo County, Michigan, has filed a lawsuit against the Luxor casino resort on the Las Vegas Strip

The case, brought before the 8th Judicial District Circuit Court of Nevada, accuses the hotel of negligence and failing in its duty of care after Van Horn allegedly suffered an electric shock from a malfunctioning lamp in his hotel room.

The Shock Allegedly Threw Him Across the Room 

According to the complaint, the incident occurred on November 26, 2023, during a stay at the Luxor with his wife. 

Van Horn claims he touched the lamp to turn it on and was hit by a surge of electricity, which threw him across the room

The shock caused him to hit his head, overturn a chair, and collapse to the floor. The alleged injuries were severe, as the man claimed he suffered a traumatic brain injury, a concussion, and an exacerbation of pre-existing PTSD

Other reported symptoms include persistent headaches, dizziness, balance issues, memory loss, and speech difficulties such as stuttering.

The lawsuit asserts these injuries have had life-altering consequences for Van Horn, forcing him to leave his teaching career four years before he would have qualified for a pension. 

Compensation for Past and Future Damages

The two-count suit seeks monetary compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and the long-term impacts of his condition.

Van Horn’s legal team argues that Luxor failed to ensure the safety of its premises. 

The lawsuit contends that the hotel either knew about or should have known about the faulty lamp through reasonable inspection. 

It further alleges the resort neglected to repair the defect or warn guests of the potential hazard. These omissions, the complaint claims, directly resulted in Van Horn’s injuries.

MGM Resorts International, a major Las Vegas hospitality industry player, owns the Luxor. 

For Van Horn, the incident represents a significant personal and professional setback, transforming what should have been a routine hotel stay into a traumatic and life-changing event.

Long List of Lawsuits Filed by Guests 

This is not the first and certainly not the last time a hotel or casino guest has filed a lawsuit against a hotel and casino resort. 

In September 2024, Oyo Hotel & Casino Las Vegas visitors filed complaints with various Clark County departments over unreliable and inconsistent elevator service.

During the same month, former guests filed a brief with the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, arguing that many Las Vegas casino hotels were fixing prices, violating local antitrust laws. 

In October, we reported on US District Judge Karen Williams throwing out the proposed class action, claiming Atlantic City hotels were driving up room prices via a shared revenue management system.

At around the same time, Mississippi resident Krystal Nailer sued The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower in Las Vegas, claiming that bed bugs bit her during her stay in October 2022, which resulted in permanent scarring

In December 2018, the family of a woman who collapsed and passed away at a slot machine sued Wynn Las Vegas over the lack of timely intervention.

After finishing her master's in publishing and writing, Melanie began her career as an online editor for a large gaming blog and has now transitioned over towards the iGaming industry. She helps to ensure that our news pieces are written to the highest standard possible under the guidance of senior management.

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