Legal Question in Insurance Law in Nevada

liability issue

I was at an event for my company in Nevada at a well known hotel.

We had left some merchandise there overnight as the set up was the day before the actual event.

Although various paperwork stated that the hotel could not be held responsible for any stolen items, the same paperwork stated that guards and security cameras would be present at all times.

Of course upon our arrival into the ball room were the event was going to take place, we noticed pieces were stolen.

How valid is the “the hotel cannot be held responsible” if they promised guards and cameras.

Thank you


Asked on 8/17/07, 2:19 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
James Smith James E. Smith Ltd.

Re: liability issue

When the parties are of equal bargaining position, e.g., two businesses, these provisions are generally upheld absence gross negligence which is difficult to prove in Nevada.

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Answered on 8/17/07, 2:28 pm
Mark S. Moroknek Kelly & Curtis, PLLC.

Re: liability issue

The issues of responsibility for left property vary, depending upon what the arrangement was. You refer to paper work limiting the hotel's liability. If that was the purpose of the paperwork, the hotel probably wanted you to sign a bailment agreement for the goods which you turned down.

Perhaps I am wrong. Your question is unclear: casino guards and cameras are primarily for the gambling though.

To rely on their presence to secure goods for a show with an understanding with the hotel to the contrary is not reasonable.

You could always attempt to submit a claim for damages.

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Answered on 8/17/07, 2:50 pm


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