A Southern California man in the United States of America (USA) has sued a luxury resort in Las Vegas, saying he was stung by a scorpion on his testicles while sleeping at the hotel.
Michael Farchi of Agoura Hills said the experience left him in excruciating pain and he still has lingering medical issues months later.
Farchi and his family were staying at the Venetian’s Palazzo Tower on December 26, 2023 when he was jolted awake, he told Eyewitness News.
“I woke up with sharp pain in my private area,” he recalled. “Didn’t know what it was. I reached my hand to see what was happening under the covers and got another sharp pain.” Farchi said.
He told local media that he was stung at least three or four times by the small, venomous creature, which he eventually found still clinging to his boxers.
The exact species of scorpion, and the toxicity of its venom, is not clear. Pictures released by Farchi and his attorney show the arachnid appearing perhaps an inch long.
He was treated at a local hospital and filed a report with the hotel staff. He still had to pay for the room, he says.
He’s now suing the resort for an unspecified amount.
“Nobody staying in Vegas needs to be exposed to deadly scorpions while they’re sleeping, let alone on their private parts, their testicles.” Farchi attorney Brian Virag said.
“The resort has protocols for all incidents and we can confirm they were followed in this incident.” The hotel management said.
