LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A vacationer stabbed inside a Las Vegas on line casino has filed a lawsuit claiming negligence over a scarcity of safety.
In June 2023, Felipe Nicholson stabbed George Beatty, a California cook dinner, contained in the 4 Queens Lodge and On line casino on Fremont Avenue, information mentioned.
Nicholson later pleaded responsible to a cost of battery with substantial bodily hurt, information mentioned. As a part of the plea settlement, which included two prison instances mixed, Nicholson agreed to serve 14-48 months in jail.
Beatty was playing within the on line casino when Nicholson began arguing with one other individual, Beatty’s lawsuit mentioned.
“During this commotion, Felipe bumped into the chair that George was sitting in multiple times,” paperwork mentioned. “George stood up and attempted to move machines, but as George was doing this Felipe bumped into George again. George then asked Felipe what his problem was.”
The state of affairs then escalated, in response to the lawsuit.
“Felipe proceeded to chase George around the casino floor of the Four Queens,” paperwork mentioned. “After a period of time, Felipe pulled out a knife and got close enough to attack George.”
Beatty was left with “permanent damage,” together with to his arm, paperwork mentioned.
The lawsuit alleges negligence on behalf of the on line casino, together with the declare that Beatty by no means noticed any safety.
Nicholson remained in custody as of Tuesday as he approached two years into his sentence.
The lawsuit asks for no less than $15,000 in damages, which is commonplace for civil instances in Nevada.
Representatives of the resort didn’t reply to a request for remark.