Two Las Vegas Casinos Face Lawsuits Over Alleged Bed Bug Infestation
Treasure Island and the Luxor are facing legal action from four individuals who claim to have experienced bed bug bites during their stays at the resorts last summer.
Guests Claim Bed Bug Attacks in Lawsuit
Three plaintiffs—Stephen and Courtney Gully from Illinois, along with Brianna McKenzie—filed a lawsuit on April 21 against MGM Resorts International, which operates the Luxor. Meanwhile, Teresa Bruce filed a separate but similar lawsuit against Treasure Island on the same day.
All four plaintiffs are represented by the Las Vegas law firm Morris, Sullivan, Lemkul & Turtzo. Additionally, Bruce is being represented by California-based attorney Brian Virag of My Bed Bug Lawyer.
According to court documents, Courtney Gully had a serious reaction after allegedly being bitten by bed bugs during her stay at the Luxor. She reportedly had difficulty breathing and was taken to the hospital by ambulance, where she was treated in the parking lot with narcotics. Although the hotel refunded the resort fee, the lawsuit states Courtney had to pay for her return to the hotel via Uber.
Brianna McKenzie stayed at the Luxor from July 16 to 18, 2024. She began developing painful, itchy bites during her visit. The complaint states that hotel staff confirmed the presence of bed bugs in her room and gave her bags to isolate her belongings.
In Bruce’s case at Treasure Island, staff allegedly examined her room and confirmed a bed bug infestation before relocating her to another room. However, on June 22, Bruce reports discovering new bites. The hotel investigated the second room and again found evidence of bed bugs.
Legal Claims and Requested Compensation
The lawsuits accuse the hotels of five key violations: vicarious liability, negligence or gross negligence, negligence per se, fraud, and deceptive trade practices. According to attorney Brian Virag, hotel operators have a duty to ensure the rooms they provide are free of bed bugs, regardless of the room rate.
The lawsuits seek damages in excess of $15,000 per case to cover medical bills, incidental expenses, and other special damages. The plaintiffs are also requesting compensation for emotional distress, pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, and other related impacts. Final damage amounts are to be decided in court.
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