Las vegas hotel sues victims of mass shooting to avoid liability

I'm not aware of any specific instance where a Las Vegas hotel has sued victims of a mass shooting to avoid liability. However, I can provide some context and information on the topic.

The mass shooting that occurred on October 1, 2017, at the Route 91 Harvest music festival in Las Vegas, Nevada, was a tragic event that resulted in the deaths of 58 people and injured hundreds more. The shooting was carried out by a lone gunman, Stephen Paddock, who fired from his hotel room on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel.

In the aftermath of the shooting, many victims and their families have filed lawsuits against the hotel, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, and its parent company, MGM Resorts International, alleging that the hotel was negligent in its security measures and failed to prevent the shooting.

MGM Resorts International has denied any wrongdoing and has filed motions to dismiss the lawsuits, arguing that the company cannot be held liable for the actions of the shooter. The company has also argued that the victims and their families have no legal basis to sue the hotel, citing the "Terrorism Exception" to the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 2011, which provides immunity to hotels and other businesses from liability for acts of terrorism.

However, many legal experts have criticized MGM's argument, saying that it is an attempt to avoid liability and that the company has a duty to provide a safe environment for its guests. The lawsuits are ongoing, and it is unclear how they will ultimately be resolved.

It's worth noting that the hotel industry has been pushing for legislation that would provide immunity to hotels and other businesses from liability for acts of terrorism, and some states have passed laws that provide such immunity. However, the issue is still being debated, and it is unclear whether such laws would apply in the case of the Las Vegas shooting.

In summary, while I am not aware of any specific instance where a Las Vegas hotel has sued victims of a mass shooting to avoid liability, the issue of liability and immunity is a complex and ongoing topic in the aftermath of the Las Vegas shooting.