Posted on: August 29, 2025, 03:19h.
Last updated on: August 29, 2025, 03:19h.
The Venetian Resort has initiated a lawsuit exceeding $2 million against QTLST Management and its CEO, Shawn Copeland. The lawsuit stems from allegations that the media management firm breached a contract related to a corporate event that was unfortunately canceled this past summer at the renowned Las Vegas resort.
QTLST is a Los Angeles-based media production company, currently employing between 2-10 staff members, as mentioned on its LinkedIn profile, which references a website (qtlst.com) that is not operational.
According to legal documents filed on August 27 in Clark County District Court, QTLST had entered into a contract in May 2024 to organize the “QTLST World Media Week” at The Venetian from July 26 to August 2, 2025. The agreement encompassed significant room reservations—more than 1,500 rooms per night for four nights—along with several luxury suites, meeting spaces, and a minimum commitment of $500,000 for catering services.
The payment structure stipulated an upfront deposit of $229,200 due by June 10, 2024, followed by two subsequent payments. Failure to comply with these deadlines, as outlined in the agreement, would incur a cancellation fee amounting to $1,946,000.
The lawsuit contends that QTLST Management neglected to fulfill any of the payment obligations.
After the initial deposit was not paid, The Venetian issued a formal notice in late October 2024. With no payment forthcoming, the resort formally terminated the agreement on November 2, 2024. Subsequent invoices and demands dispatched in November and December went unanswered, according to the legal filing.
The Venetian’s claim includes three allegations: breach of contract, fraud, and unjust enrichment. The resort is pursuing the full cancellation fee along with 18% interest on the outstanding amount, reimbursement of legal fees, and any additional damages deemed appropriate by the courts.
The lawsuit specifies, “QTLST reserved 1,535 hotel rooms nightly for four consecutive nights (from July 28, 2025, through July 31, 2025), in addition to twenty-five (25) suites for July 26, 2025, thirty (30) suites for July 27, 2025, and another twenty-five (25) suites for August 1, 2025.”
Industry experts highlight that disputes of this nature underscore the significant financial risks associated with large corporate events on the Las Vegas Strip, where contracts frequently involve thousands of costly room nights and considerable food and beverage commitments.
The case is presently awaiting resolution in Clark County District Court. Should the court rule in favor of The Venetian, both Copeland and QTLST could face a markedly greater financial liability once interest and legal fees are accounted for.