In November 2022, Javier Marquez, a guest at the Venetian in Las Vegas, filed a lawsuit claiming that security officers at the casino resort pushed him to the ground, resulting in a coma that lasted for two days. The lawsuit alleges that the security officers used excessive force during the incident, which occurred when Marquez was confronted for wearing his pants below his waist, in line with current fashion trends.
Marquez, who was in Las Vegas celebrating his birthday with his wife, declined the officers’ offer to escort him back to his hotel room to change his clothes. As a result, he was forced into mechanical restraints and a wheelchair before being pushed onto the pavement by a third officer with excessive force.
The injuries Marquez sustained from the incident included damage to his right eye, face, jaw, and teeth, some of which were lost. As a result, he continues to experience severe physical and emotional pain, as well as cognitive decline, making it difficult for him to perform daily tasks and operate his business, leading to financial hardship.
The lawsuit also includes Marquez’s wife, Nancy Marquez, as a plaintiff, citing the distress she experienced from witnessing her husband’s transformation due to the traumatic event and the loss of companionship, comfort, and partnership that resulted from it.
Additionally, the lawsuit names Alexis Padilla, the manager on duty at the Venetian, as a defendant for allegedly failing to ensure that an incident report was filed.
The allegations made in the lawsuit shed light on the potential risks and consequences of using excessive force in security-related incidents, emphasizing the importance of proper training and protocols for security personnel to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future. The case also highlights the long-lasting impact that physical and emotional injuries can have on individuals and their loved ones, underscoring the need for accountability and justice in such situations.
