Tuscany Suites & Casino, an off-Strip resort in Las Vegas, has been implicated in a wrongful death lawsuit filed in Clark County. The estate of Jeff Paul Kreiner from Port St. Lucie, Fla., who passed away on May 30 at the age of 66, alleges that the casino resort failed to provide adequate and safe accommodations. The lawsuit asserts that Tuscany Suites neglected to conduct a requested welfare check on Kreiner, who had reportedly informed resort staff of his diabetes and mobility challenges.
Kreiner had traveled to Las Vegas for business, and the lawsuit, filed by his widow Patricia and several family members, argues that Kreiner informed hotel employees of his fall on the day of his check-in and requested wheelchair assistance, which was provided. Despite this, the complaint contends that the resort did not carry out a welfare check requested later by a business associate.
Kreiner had a long career in television production, having worked at major networks like ABC, CBS, and NBC. He retired in 2012 as the senior vice president of marketing at CBS. In retirement, he hosted a podcast named “LMAO” and occasionally assisted on media projects, the latest of which brought him to Southern Nevada.
The litigation from Kreiner’s estate claims that Tuscany Suites failed to safeguard its guests adequately. On May 30, a day after his check-in, Kreiner was found alone and unresponsive by a housekeeper. Emergency medics subsequently declared him deceased. The lawsuit alleges that the casino staff were made aware of Kreiner’s deteriorating condition but failed to act in ensuring his safety. It states that a critical welfare check was ignored, which left Kreiner in a perilous medical condition.
The filing seeks $50,000 in damages to cover the family’s mental pain, suffering, anguish, loss of companionship, support services, as well as attorney and funeral expenses. Tuscany Suites & Casino has not yet responded to the complaint nor commented publicly on the matter.
Opened in 2001, Tuscany Suites & Casino spans 60,000 square feet and houses over 600 slot machines, a dozen table games, and a Circa Sports sportsbook. The all-suite hotel features over 700 guestrooms and is owned by CMH Real Estate Investments, an LLC based in Magnolia, Texas.
Despite the uncertain legal outcome, Kreiner’s estate has already garnered significant financial support through an online fundraiser on GoFundMe. Organized by George Schweitzer on behalf of Patricia Kreiner, the “Join Jeff Kreiner’s Crew” campaign has raised over $18,000 towards its $100,000 goal.
