"Family sues Nevada casino after being exposed to bats and getting vaccinations"

A family is taking legal action against the Nugget Casino in Sparks, Nevada, after several family members were exposed to a bat that wasn't tested for rabies. Consequently, on the advice of health officials, 10 people had to receive emergency rabies shots.

The case harks back to the July 4 weekend in 2025, beginning with a complaint filed on July 1 in Washoe County, which details the events. The plaintiffs claim they alerted a desk employee about the bat exposure, prompting casino staff to capture and release the bat without testing it for rabies first. The plaintiffs state in their complaint that the vaccinations they received were both painful and time-consuming, resulting in side effects, and now seek over $15,000 in damages. They are requesting this amount from the casino, along with any applicable punitive damages and attorney fees. To prevent the deadly disease, the plaintiffs had to undergo the complete vaccination regimen, which must be administered before symptoms appear. They argue that the casino, by releasing the bat, denied their family the chance to confirm potential exposure.