The teenage son of a woman tragically killed in the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting has launched a legal battle against Mandalay Bay Hotel and its security contractor, claiming their failure to act allowed the deadliest shooting in modern US history to unfold.
Lawsuit Alleges Preventable Tragedy
In court documents filed this week, the now 17-year-old plaintiff argues that hotel staff and security personnel missed multiple opportunities to stop gunman Stephen Paddock before he opened fire from his 32nd-floor suite onto a crowd of 22,000 concertgoers below.
Security Failures Under Scrutiny
The lawsuit specifically highlights how Paddock managed to smuggle an arsenal of weapons into his hotel room over several days without detection. 'This wasn't just one oversight - it was a complete breakdown of security protocols that cost 60 people their lives,' the family's attorney stated.
Emotional Toll on Survivors
Now approaching the sixth anniversary of the October 1 massacre, the teen plaintiff continues to suffer emotional trauma from losing his mother in the attack. Medical reports included in the filing detail ongoing therapy for PTSD and depression.
Hotel's Response
Mandalay Bay representatives have declined to comment on the pending litigation, though previous statements have emphasized the unprecedented nature of the attack and the hotel's cooperation with investigations.
The case joins numerous other lawsuits stemming from the tragedy, with security firms and weapons manufacturers facing increased scrutiny over their potential liability in mass shooting events.
