Escalator Malfunction At Caesar’s Palace Injures 12 People
As reported in this morning’s paper (http://www.lvrj.com/news/twelve-caesars-guests-hurt-in-escalator-mishap-70134642.html), a late-night escalator malfunction at Caesars’ Palace sent 12 people to the hospital. If warranted, those injured guests have two years from the date of this unfortunate incident in which to file suit against the hotel, the escalator manufacturer, or the maintenance company, whichever the case may be. If warranted, those injured would be wise to obtain legal representation quickly, because Caesar’s Palace’s lawyers have no doubt already been to the scene and are sorting out how best to deflect fault for the incident. In the meantime, those injured should be wary of attempts by Harrah’s/Caesar’s to “wine and dine” them in exchange for the signing of a benign-looking piece of paper called a “Release of Claims,” the signing of which would effectively extinguish their rights to seek compensation in court.
It does no good to spend millions of dollars on a lavish hotel if the most basic functions of the building are allowed to fall into disrepair. As reported in the Review-Journal, Caesar’s parent company, Harrah’s, is no stranger to code violations throughout its many properties here in Las Vegas. Escalator malfunctions such as the sudden, unexpected jerking experienced by the injured Caesar’s patrons typically suggest lapses in inspections, maintenance, upkeep, or all of the above, and those types of lapses (and the headlines they provoke) are bad for Las Vegas, and obviously worse for our unsuspecting visitors. I hope none of them were injured enough to warrant a call to our office.
