Lawsuit Filed Against The Venetian Las Vegas Following Claims of Scorpion Sting Incident
In a shocking turn of events, a visitor to The Venetian, a popular Las Vegas Strip resort, is suing the hotel after claiming he was stung by a scorpion on December 26, 2023.
Michael Farchi, a resident of Angora Hills, California, was staying at the hotel when he felt a sting in his groin area while in bed. Frightened and in pain, Farchi was shocked to see a scorpion "hanging" on his underwear.
Farchi claims that the hotel, The Venetian, owed a duty of care to provide a clean, safe, and sanitary room free of vermin, bed bugs, or similar things, including scorpions. He alleges that the hotel was aware of an "infestation of poisonous, deadly scorpions." However, it's important to note that there is no evidence from search results indicating that The Venetian was aware of such an infestation in December 2023.
The available information points to a scorpion infestation currently occurring in mid-2025, with advice to carry blacklights to detect them. Yet, there are no references or official statements addressing any infestation from December 2023 or the resortβs awareness at that time.
Farchi visited Summerlin Hospital and UCLA Medical Center for treatment, and the doctors at UCLA Medical Center uncovered that the painful sting caused significant distress, physical pain, and PTSD to Farchi. Moreover, the sting allegedly resulted in erectile dysfunction.
Farchi is seeking damages related to past and future medical bills, physical pain, mental distress, and the detrimental effect on his sex life, among other claims. He is also seeking a jury trial for the assessment of his pain.
Brian Virag, one of the lawyers representing Farchi, indicates that a claim for loss of consortium for Farchi's wife is being made, implying that Farchi's wife admits to their sex life being worse than before the sting.
Farchi's lawyer further stated that the hotel employees' response to his complaint was not kind and that they laughed at him. The lawsuit quotes that the hotel was expected to provide a clean, safe, and sanitary room free of vermin, bed bugs, or similar things, including scorpions.
It's a rare and unfortunate incident that has left Farchi seeking justice. As the case progresses, more details may come to light, shedding further light on this unexpected turn of events at The Venetian.
Despite the unfolding shared experiences of casino personalities and casino culture in Las Vegas, the focus has now shifted to a lawsuit against The Venetian. Michael Farchi, a visitor, is suing the hotel after allegedly being stung by a scorpion in his hotel room on December 26, 2023. This incident took place in the midst of the casino-and-gambling environment, tarnishing the perceived cleanliness and safety standards associated with the casino culture in Las Vegas.
