Nissim Morami v. MGM Grand

VERDICT

Trial
10/25/23 – 11/09/23

Summary

In this trial, Nissim Morami alleges he suffered an electrical shock from an iron in the MGM Grand Hotel. Morami eventually required a below-knee amputation on his right leg.

Morami claims that the MGM Grand failed to ensure the safety of the electrical system after working on a nearby jacuzzi, leading to the electrocution and the eventual loss of his leg due to infection. While there was a gap of time between the alleged electrocution and the amputation, Morami's representatives attribute this to the progressive nature of electrocution injuries.

Representatives for the MGM Grand claim that Morami was not electrocuted, asserting he only experienced a thermal event. They assert that the amputation of Morami’s leg was due to cancer he had in the same foot as a child.

Outcome

Verdict for plaintiff.
Total damages: $21.7 million.

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$21,700,000
Judge
Joe Hardy
Jurisdiction
8th District Court of Nevada
Court
Eighth District Court of Nevada-Clark County
Case Number
A-18-776731-C
Industry
Hospitality
Practice Area
Negligence
Plaintiff
Morami, Nissim
Defense
MGM Grand Hotel LLC
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

OCT
25
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
3 Chapters
OCT
26
OCT
30
OCT
31
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
3 Chapters
NOV
1
NOV
2
NOV
3
NOV
6
AM Session
Defense Witness(es)
3 Chapters
NOV
7
NOV
8
AM Session
Defense Witness(es)
4 Chapters
NOV
9

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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