A lawsuit has been filed following an alleged attack at Mountain’s Edge Regional Park, where a person riding a scooter was reportedly beaten by seven minors. The incident, which supposedly occurred on Jan. 18, 2024, left the victim with a broken jaw, according to the lawsuit. The victim is now seeking thousands in damages.
People who live near and frequent the park have expressed concerns about the greenspace behavior of unsupervised teens. One man noted, “Honestly, it sounds like something like this was bound to happen,” while commenting on the prevalence of facemasks among the teens, saying, “It shocks me how many of these kids are wearing facemasks. I mean, it is like, what are you trying to hide. You know? It should be a red flag to parents that they need to do something.”
A woman who frequents the park with her granddaughter said, “The kids around here, they are always doing something wrong or illegal.” She added that the park becomes unruly once school is out, stating, “It is a family park until school is out. And then the kids who are not supervised, they just run amuck.”
Liana Khachatryan, supervising attorney at West Coast Trial Lawyers, explained that Nevada law allows for parents to be held liable for both intentional and negligent acts of their children. The parents of the seven minors named in the lawsuit could face up to $10,000 in damages if their children are found liable.
Khachatryan noted that the claim against the parents has a better chance of success than a claim against the county, which would require proof that the government was aware of the ongoing issues and failed to take appropriate safety measures.
Despite concerns about e-scooter misuse, Khachatryan stated, “There is really no evidence that this particular assault was linked to any kind of e-scooter gang activity.” She advised community members to document any such activities they witness…