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Read Full BioA woman is suing the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, claiming she was injured when an elevator at the property fell 22 stories.
Palms Casino Las Vegas Lawsuit Involves Alleged Elevator Malfunction
Rebecca Keith Wood filed the complaint in February 2024. She says the incident happened in June 2023 while she was staying at Palms Place, a condo-hotel tower connected to the resort, which includes restaurants, nightlife, and a full casino. According to the lawsuit, she was inside an elevator when it dropped rapidly to the ground level.
Wood claims the elevator “violently slammed” to a stop, leaving her with injuries to her limbs, organs, and nervous system. Some of the damage, she says, may be permanent.
Otis Elevator Dismissed from Lawsuit, Focus Shifts to Palms Place
Originally, the lawsuit named Otis Elevator Company as a defendant. Court records now show Otis has been dismissed from the case. That leaves Palms Place LLC and Station Casinos as the remaining defendants.
The suit accuses them of negligence, saying they failed to maintain or inspect the elevator properly and didn’t warn guests of any risk. It also claims they had a duty to keep elevators in safe working order and did not.
How Much Is the Plaintiff Suing Palms Casino For?
The lawsuit lists damages “in excess of $15,000,” which is the minimum required to file in Nevada District Court. Based on the injuries described—plus claims of long-term disability and pain—it’s likely she’s seeking a much higher amount, possibly in the hundreds of thousands to low millions, which is common in these types of cases.
Wood is asking for compensation covering medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and legal costs.
Palms Elevator Drop Incident Still Unconfirmed
There are no public incident reports confirming the elevator fall. No statements have been made by the Palms, Station Casinos, or Otis. No witnesses or surveillance footage have been disclosed.
The case is ongoing. More details could come out if it proceeds, but for now, it remains one of the stranger personal injury lawsuits tied to a Las Vegas resort in recent years.
