The Client's Situation
Our client was injured when a security guard used excessive force. Unlike an ordinary negligence claim, battery is an intentional tort — the civil counterpart of Nevada's criminal battery statute, NRS 200.481 — and the venue can be liable for its guards' on-duty conduct. We prepared the case for trial rather than accepting an early insurance offer, and a Las Vegas jury returned a $495,000 verdict.
Injuries Sustained
- Physical injuries inflicted during the security assault
- Medical treatment required after the use of force
- Lost wages while recovering from the attack
- Pain, suffering, and emotional distress
- Lasting impact on the client's sense of safety in public
Life Impact
A public beating by people paid to keep guests safe is not a minor scuffle. The verdict compensated our client for medical care, lost income, and the non-economic harm that follows an intentional assault.
Legal Challenges
Venue blamed the guest
Security companies routinely argue the guest was intoxicated, resisting, or had to be ejected. Being drunk or being asked to leave is not consent to violence under Nevada law.
Surveillance footage disappears fast
Casino and venue cameras overwrite recordings within days. We send spoliation letters immediately so the jury can see what the guards actually did.
Early lowball offer
In-house claims teams try to close these incidents cheaply before the guest talks to a lawyer. We tried the case rather than settling for a fraction of the verdict.
Our Legal Strategy
Sent immediate evidence-preservation demands for every relevant camera angle
Built the battery claim under NRS 200.481 and respondeat superior against the venue
Prepared negligent hiring, training, and supervision theories under NRS Chapter 648 where the facts supported them
Tried the case to a Las Vegas jury instead of accepting the insurer's first number
Documented medical bills, lost wages, and non-economic harm for the verdict form
The Outcome
Comprehensive compensation for our client's losses
Settlement Breakdown
- Medical expenses and related treatment
- Lost wages during recovery
- Pain, suffering, and emotional distress
- Accountability for an intentional security assault
Long-Term Impact
The $495,000 jury verdict is a published result of this firm — distinct from our $2,001,780 security-guard judgment. Past results do not guarantee a future outcome. If a guard injured you, we will tell you honestly what the evidence supports.
Thomas Boley, Esq.
Attorney at Law | Nevada State Bar | 18+ Years Experience
Thomas Boley is a licensed Nevada attorney with over 18 years of experience representing clients in personal injury and criminal defense cases. Since 2008, he has successfully recovered millions of dollars for injury victims and protected the rights of individuals facing criminal charges throughout Las Vegas and Nevada.