Lawsuit alleges Las Vegas resort failed to provide lifesaving aid
A wrongful death lawsuit claims Elara resort staff failed to assist a guest during a medical emergency, leading to his death.Summary
A wrongful death lawsuit filed in Clark County District Court alleges that Elara, a Las Vegas resort operated by Hilton Grand Vacations, failed to provide timely lifesaving aid to David Robertson during a medical emergency on March 13, 2025. The suit, brought by Robertson’s wife Katina, claims staff did not properly direct emergency responders or retrieve an automated external defibrillator (AED) located less than 100 feet away. Robertson’s brother, Michael, attempted to locate the AED but was unsuccessful, and he later directed emergency personnel to the scene after finding them without guidance. Robertson was transported to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, where he died at age 49. The lawsuit seeks over $45,000 in damages for pain and suffering, lost wages, and funeral expenses. Hilton Grand Vacations declined to comment on the pending litigation.
(Source：Las-vegas Review Journal)