Title: A Close Call at Wynn Las Vegas: The Near-Drowning Incident Lawsuit
Lawsuit Filed Against Wynn Las Vegas for Alleged Negligence Following Close Drowning Incident of a Minor
Last updated on: May 16, 2025, 14:36h (UTC).
Corey Levitan *Read More
Commercial Gaming, Entertainment, Expert Insight, Las Vegas, Restaurants, Las Vegas Myths
In the heart of Vegas, the legendary Wynn resort has found itself amidst legal turmoil, with a local family claiming negligence following a terrifying near-drowning incident involving their 3-year-old son.
The lawsuit, filed in Clark County District Court this week, asserts that a tragic chain of events unfolded at the Encore pool. Upon noticing his 7-year-old brother struggling in the water, 3-year-old Wyatt Stanley went under, and it was dad, Joseph Stanley III, who dared to save the day.
Joseph dove to Wyatt's rescue, retrieving his lifeless body and resurfacing for a desperate call for help. Remarkably, the pool's timely visitors—an ER doctor and an NFL coach—were the ones to leap into action, not Wynn's lifeguards.
Raheem Morris, then defensive coordinator for the LA Rams and now head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, vividly recalls Wyatt lying motionless on the poolside, turning blue. Morris and Dr. Andrew Oleksyn (an ER physician from Dekalb, Ill.) took turned administering chest compressions and, eventually, using an automated external defibrillator (AED) to resuscitate the child.
Wyatt was eventually transported to a local hospital, underwent some tests, and was eventually discharged, leaving the family understandably shaken and furious. Wyatt's miraculous survival was only made possible by the presence of these medical professionals on the scene.
The lawsuit brings forth charges of gross negligence, negligent hiring, poor training, retention and supervision, and negligent infliction of emotional distress against Wynn Las Vegas. The family is seeking damages exceeding $15,000, which includes general, compensatory, special, and punitive damages, as well as attorney fees.
The filing alleges that the pool staff was negligent in their duties, failing to adequately supervise and monitor swimmers, particularly children. The family's legal team has criticized Wynn's failure to provide a safe environment that could prevent such incidents[1].
Investigations are ongoing, and the outcome of this case promises to shed light on pool safety and the responsibilities of entertainment establishments towards their patrons, especially families. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
[1] Enrichment Data: Considering Wynn Las Vegas' alleged failure to ensure adequate supervision and subsequent prevention of this near-drowning incident, the lawsuit points towards enforcement of stricter pool safety regulations in order to protect patrons, particularly children. The lawsuit also underscores the importance of bystanders with medical training in emergency situations, as their prompt actions can potentially save lives. Finally, it suggests that entertainment venues must take their responsibilities more seriously to prevent such incidents in the future.
- Raheem Morris, then a defensive coordinator for the LA Rams, was present at the Wynn Las Vegas during a near-drowning incident at the Encore pool.
- The near-drowning incident involved a 3-year-old boy named Wyatt Stanley, who was saved by his father, Joseph Stanley III, after lifeguards failed to respond.
- Remarkably, an ER doctor and NFL coach, who were present, took the lead in resuscitating Wyatt, using chest compressions and an automated external defibrillator (AED).
- The Stanley family has filed a lawsuit against Wynn Las Vegas, citing gross negligence, poor training, and negligent infliction of emotional distress.
- The lawsuit seeks damages exceeding $15,000, which includes general, compensatory, special, and punitive damages, as well as attorney fees.
- The lawsuit suggests stricter pool safety regulations to protect patrons, particularly children, and highlights the importance of bystanders with medical training in emergency situations, as their prompt actions can potentially save lives.
