Lawsuit Alleges Las Vegas Casino Resorts Responsible for Legionnaires' Death

Estate of Alabama man sues South Point and Grandview at Las Vegas over fatal disease outbreak.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The estate of Gary Curtis Jones is suing two off-Strip Las Vegas casino resorts, South Point and The Grandview at Las Vegas, for wrongful death after Jones allegedly contracted Legionnaires' disease during stays at both properties in March 2023, leading to his death on April 2, 2023. The lawsuit claims the resorts failed to properly maintain their water systems, allowing the Legionella bacteria to proliferate and infect guests.

Why it matters

This case highlights the public health risks posed by Legionnaires' disease outbreaks at large commercial properties like hotels and casinos, which can have serious consequences if water systems are not properly maintained. It also raises questions about the oversight and enforcement of health regulations for these types of facilities.

The details

According to the lawsuit, Jones, an Alabama resident with a prior cancer diagnosis, stayed at The Grandview from March 12-16, 2023, and then at South Point from March 16-17, 2023. During his stay at one of the hotels, he was allegedly exposed to and contracted Legionnaires' disease. By April 1, 2023, Jones' condition had severely deteriorated, and he was admitted to the hospital with respiratory failure and sepsis. He died the following day. The lawsuit claims both resorts had histories of Legionella issues in their water systems, with previous guest illnesses and failed health inspections, but failed to properly address the problems.

  • Jones stayed at The Grandview from March 12-16, 2023.
  • Jones stayed at South Point from March 16-17, 2023.
  • Jones was admitted to the hospital on April 1, 2023.
  • Jones died on April 2, 2023.

The players

Gary Curtis Jones

An Alabama resident who traveled to Las Vegas for work and died from Legionnaires' disease allegedly contracted at two casino resorts.

South Point

An off-Strip casino-hotel in Las Vegas named as a defendant in the lawsuit.

The Grandview at Las Vegas

An off-Strip resort in Las Vegas named as a defendant in the lawsuit.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on a future date whether to allow the lawsuit to proceed to trial.

The takeaway

This tragic case underscores the critical importance of proper water system maintenance and disease control protocols at large commercial properties to protect public health and safety. It also highlights the need for stronger oversight and enforcement to ensure hotels and casinos are adhering to relevant regulations.