A coalition of visitors from Arizona has initiated legal proceedings against the New York-New York Hotel and Casino, a renowned Las Vegas Strip landmark supervised by MGM Resorts International. This is a result of a distressing occurrence centered around a live bat discovery in their hotel suite.
Hotel Stay of Arizona Family Gives Rise to Rabies Scare
Lodged in the Clark County District Court, the legal case relates to a sojourn in April 2022 when the Rucker family, together with two more families and a cohort of minors, were in town for a volleyball competition. The Arizona visitors accuse the party of uncovering a living bat inside their hotel suite, an event that potentially put them at risk for rabies and consequently necessitated medical assistance, according to Fox5Vegas.
As per the legal paperwork, Marcus Rucker, a member of the Rucker family, was rudely awakened early on the morning of April 11, 2022, by a strange noise emanating from the vicinity of the lavish window drapes in their lodge. A live bat perched on the window curtain was soon discovered, which he effectively managed to exterminate. The slain creature was then kept in a cup and eventually disposed of in the building’s staircase.
The litigation argues that Marcus Rucker alerted the hotel management about the episode on the same day. However, a significant failure was noted when the hotel expunged the bat, making it infeasible to conduct any lab tests. The Maricopa County Arizona Health Department later advised Rucker to have the bat inspected for rabies and as a consequence, to have the plaintiffs medically checked.
Plaintiffs Advocate for Damages after Experiencing Agonizing Shots and Absence from Employment
The legal claim underscores that the Rucker household, together with two children from the guest families, had to withstand a gut-wrenching series of vaccinations to prevent them from developing rabies due to their exposure to the possibly contaminated creature. The inoculations were characterized as agonizing and disruptive to their daily lives.
The lawsuit aims at MGM Resorts, the managing entity for the New York-New York Hotel and Casino. The aggrieved parties intend to claim damages amounting to a minimum of $15,000, outlining emotional upheaval, agony, medical costs, forgone remuneration, and lost productivity at work or school caused by the unfortunate event.
Despite reaching out, MGM Resorts has not issued any public statements regarding the lawsuit. The predicament highlights the crucial role proper hygiene and pest control play in the hospitality industry to guard hotel guests against potential health risks like rabies. The lawsuit implies that the hotel’s present measures in place were both insufficient and ineffective. The plaintiffs anticipate that their action will necessitate enhanced procedures and bar similar future mishaps. A hearing date for the lawsuit is pending announcement.
