Wynn Las Vegas Sued for Negligence After Child's Near-Drowning
Lawsuit Filed Against Wynn Las Vegas for Negligence following Close Call Drowning Incident of a Minor
Sue the Wild Stallions of Vegas! That's what the Stanleys, a Utah family, are doing, after their 3-year-old son, Wyatt, almost went the way of the dodo in the Encore pool at Wynn Las Vegas. The incident happened on Memorial Day, 2023βa weekend when Sin City is packed with revelers, gamblers, and all manner of party people.
According to the lawsuit, which dropped like a bombshell in Clark County District Court, Dad himself, Joseph Stanley III, dove into the pool to save the day after spotting Wyatt at the bottom. But, unlike your average superhero, Joe didn't have Superman's X-ray vision; he only knew his boy was in trouble because his 7-year-old brother had pointed it out.
Enter the knights in shining armorβan ER doc and a football coach who just happened to be lounging poolside. Remember, Vegas is swarming with all kinds of high rollers and power players. And it seems that the right people were in the right place at the right time. As luck would have it, Wyatt didnβt get bashed by a lifeguard, but rather rescued by these heroes of the day. Well, the trained kind, anyway.
Raheem Morris, the then-Defensive Coordinator for the LA Rams, was the coach in question, and he happily shared the dramatic story on "Good Morning America" two weeks later. He'd never forget the moment: "I see Wyatt laying poolside and heβs blue." Yikes!
Dr. Andrew Oleksyn, an ER doc from Dekalb, Illinois, was the first on the scene, administering chest compressions. Then, he calmly advised Raheem, "There's no pulse. We need to use the AED."
But, where was the lifeguard when you needed one, right? Raheem started asking around for the automated external defibrillator, only to find that the poor guy didn't even know where it was! Luckily, having recently attended CPR training, Raheem was more than qualified to administer life-saving measures. And he did just that, saving Wyatt's life. The boy was transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation and treatment, and luckily, was eventually released.
The suit goes on to claim that Wynn Las Vegas was grossly negligent in its hiring, training, retention, and supervision. It also alleges emotional distress due to the traumatizing event. The Stanleys are seeking damages in excess of $15,000, along with attorney fees. Wynn has responded that they're glad Wyatt is recovering but are looking forward to presenting their side of the story in court once they receive the lawsuit[1][2][3].
The case is currently making its way through Clark County District Court[1][2]. The Stanleys are being represented by Eglet Law in Las Vegas and Adams Davis in Salt Lake City[3]. Vegas baby, it's gonna be a wild ride!
- Raheem Morris, a former Defensive Coordinator for the LA Rams, became a real-life hero when he saved Wyatt Stanley, a 3-year-old boy from Utah, from drowning at Wynn Las Vegas's pool.
- The incident occurred on Memorial Day weekend in 2023, a time when Las Vegas is filled with party-goers and gamblers.
- Wynn Las Vegas is facing a lawsuit over the near-drowning incident, accused of gross negligence in hiring, training, retention, and supervision.
- The casino's lifeguard was nowhere to be found during the incident, causing concern and adding to the emotional distress of the Stanley family.
- The Stanleys, represented by Eglet Law in Las Vegas and Adams Davis in Salt Lake City, are seeking damages exceeding $15,000 and attorney fees.
- The case has generated general news coverage and is currently being heard in Clark County District Court. The casino-and-gambling culture of Las Vegas might find itself under scrutiny during the trial.
