Date of Posting: April 13, 2026, 04:57h.
Most Recent Update: April 13, 2026, 04:57h.
- Family claims casino failed to provide footage after tragic elevator accident
- Individual left paralyzed post-fall ultimately succumbs to injuries
- Lawsuit asserts negligence amidst unclear accident circumstances
The relatives of a man who became paralyzed and subsequently passed away due to a fall at the Aquarius Casino Resort in Laughlin, Nevada, assert that the casino has been unhelpful in furnishing incident reports and video footage related to the event.
Currently, the estate of the late Theodore “Ted” Webber is pursuing a negligence lawsuit against the Aquarius, even though they admit to lacking full clarity on the events leading to his injuries.
Webber, who resided in Anthem, Arizona, was at the casino on October 13 when he reportedly slipped and fell while exiting an elevator. The fall resulted in severe injuries, leading to quadriplegia. He ultimately passed away from these injuries on November 3, based on the lawsuit filed on April 8 in the Clark County District Court.
A Profound Loss
At 78 years old, Webber was a proud US Army veteran and a Princeton University alumnus, where he earned a degree in biochemistry. He dedicated over 40 years to the Genuine Parts Company (NAPA) in Minnesota, as detailed in his obituary in The Minnesota Star Tribune.
His family fondly remembered him as “one of a kind, a scholar and a gentleman,” expressing that his absence “creates an irreplaceable void.”
An unnamed elevator company is also implicated in the lawsuit, which claims negligent hiring, training, supervision, and retention practices.
The suit invokes the legal principle of res ipsa loquitur — indicating that the surrounding circumstances are compelling evidence when the precise cause of the incident remains uncertain, particularly if the event suggests negligence occurred.
In this instance, the estate argues that such a severe injury sustained during an exit from an elevator is not a typical occurrence without underlying dangerous conditions or maintenance failures.
The Enigma Continues
Attorney Daniel S. Simon, representing the estate, informed The Las Vegas Review-Journal that Webber’s wife, Mary Miller, is still seeking clarity on the circumstances of the fall and the factors that led to her husband’s paralysis and eventual death.
The estate is pursuing over $2.5 million to cover medical, funeral, and related expenses, along with additional damages surpassing $15,000 for pain, suffering, disfigurement, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life.
The plaintiffs are also seeking compensation beyond $15,000 for the familial grief, sorrow, and loss of support, in addition to legal costs and any further relief deemed appropriate by the court.
Golden Entertainment, the operator of the resort, has opted not to comment on the ongoing legal proceedings.