Tourist became quadriplegic then DIED after freak accident while exiting elevator at Las Vegas casino hotel, $2.5m lawsuit claims
A 78-year-old tourist died after a fall from an elevator at a Las Vegas casino, prompting a $2.5 million wrongful death lawsuit.Summary
Theodore Webber, 78, died on November 3, 2025, after falling as he exited an elevator at the Aquarius Casino Resort in Laughlin, Nevada, on October 13. A $2.5 million lawsuit filed by his estate alleges wrongful death due to a hazardous condition. Webber was initially paralyzed and died less than a month later. The lawsuit names Aquarius Casino Resort, Golden Entertainment Inc, and an unnamed elevator company as defendants, citing negligent hiring, training, and supervision. The estate claims Golden Entertainment has been uncooperative in providing incident reports and surveillance footage, hindering their investigation. Mary Miller, Webber’s wife, seeks closure and answers regarding the accident. The estate is seeking damages exceeding $2.5 million for medical expenses, funeral costs, and additional compensation for pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life.
(Source：Daily Mail Online)