‘I think we can win’: 2 lawsuits against F1, Clark County look to gain traction
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — An off-Strip hotel-casino that sued Formula One and Clark County four months ago had its day in court the same week another lawsuit was filed against the racing giant.
Of the group of businesses located around the 3.8-mile circuit – which collectively claimed revenue losses as high as $30 million because of F1 track installation, racing and dismantling – Ellis Island Hotel & Casino was the first to file a lawsuit in late April.
Thursday, a Clark County District Court judge sent the hotel-casino’s attorneys back to the drawing board. Court records show both F1 and Clark County asked for several claims to be dismissed for being too vague. These included claims about intentional interference and the amount of revenue reportedly lost.
The judge ultimately dismissed three claims, while leaving the door open for the attorney to redefine the claims and return. Friday, Attorney J. Randall Jones told 8 News Now:
“While the Ellis Island parties believed their Complaint included sufficient details under Nevada law, the Court ruled that additional details and clarification were needed on some of the claims. The Ellis Island parties are happy to comply with the Court’s ruling and will have an amended complaint on file consistent with the deadline that will be set by the Court. The Ellis Island parties look forward to proceeding with the case thereafter.”
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