Wilson v. Circus Circus Hotels, Inc.

OPINION

This is an appeal from a directed verdict for the respondent/ defendant (Circus Circus) in a food poisoning case. The sole issue on appeal is whether the plaintiff presented sufficient evidence on the element of causation to send the case to the jury. Because the appellant/plaintiff presented evidence tending to negate other possible causes of the victim’s illness we reverse and remand for a new trial.

On October 17, 1980 two and one-half year old Bradford Wilson (Brad) left Texas with his family to visit Brad’s great uncle in California. The Wilsons stopped in Las Vegas, Nevada for a…