Two major Las Vegas casinos under fire over alleged bed bug infestations
Two major casinos on the Las Vegas Strip—Luxor Hotel and Casino and Treasure Island—are facing lawsuits after four guests claimed they were bitten by bed bugs during their stays in the summer of 2024.
The lawsuits, filed on 21 April in Clark County District Court, accuse the Las Vegas casinos of negligence and failing to ensure guest safety. Three lawsuits target Luxor, operated by MGM Resorts International, and one names Treasure Island. The four plaintiffs are seeking more than $30,000 in damages and are represented by law firm Morris, Sullivan, Lemkul & Turtzo, with additional legal representation from Brian Virag of My Bed Bug Lawyer.
Guests detail bed bug incidents
At Luxor, Stephen and Courtney Gully from Illinois stayed from 7 June to 10 June 2024. According to their lawsuit, Courtney suffered a severe reaction to bed bug bites, including throat tightness. Luxor staff and an EMT responded, and she was transported by ambulance to a hospital, where she was treated in the parking lot and given narcotics. She later paid for her own return to the hotel, which refunded only the resort fee.
Brianna McKenzie from Washington stayed at Luxor from 16 July to 18 July 2024. She reported painful, red, and itchy bites. The hotel confirmed bed bugs in her room and gave her bags to store her belongings.
Meanwhile, at the , Teresa Bruce from California stayed from 20 June to 23 June 2024. Bed bugs were confirmed in her room, and she was moved. However, more bites appeared on 22 June, and staff again confirmed an infestation in the new room.
Legal action and casino responsibility
The lawsuits include five claims: vicarious liability, negligence or gross negligence, negligence per se, fraud, and violations of deceptive trade practices. The plaintiffs are requesting compensation for past and future medical expenses, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and other damages, with the final amount to be decided at trial.
Speaking on the matter, Attorney Brian Virag said, “The hotel operator has a responsibility to make sure that that room is bed bug-free,” adding, “It’s on the hotel to make sure that they’re not creating a dangerous condition.” He also stressed the importance of thorough housekeeping training and room inspections.
Photos and videos shared with local media show bite marks and bed bugs captured by the affected guests. Virag explained that the bugs often bite in a straight line, calling the pattern “breakfast, lunch, and dinner.”
As per local media reports, health records obtained from the Southern Nevada Health District revealed reports of bed bugs between February and August 2024 at other properties, including the Cosmopolitan, Resorts World, Bellagio, and Hilton Grand Vacation Club, however, Luxor and Treasure Island were not listed.
