A California resident has filed a lawsuit against a Las Vegas casino and a railroad company after an accident on railway tracks behind the property. The legal action was submitted in Clark County civil court on 26 December 2025.
The plaintiff, Ryan Pettway, names Boyd Gaming Corporation, which operates the Main Street Station hotel and casino and Union Pacific Railroad Corporation. The complaint states that a fence behind the property was not maintained, allowing access to active railway tracks.
According to the lawsuit the incident occurred on 27 December 2023 when Pettway crossed the tracks near the fence. He was struck by a freight train and sustained serious injuries, including the amputation of his right leg and left foot. Medical treatment is expected to include multiple surgeries and ongoing care.
The lawsuit alleges that both companies were aware of the fence’s condition and pedestrian use of the area, including nearby encampments. Pettway is seeking damages exceeding $75,000 to cover medical expenses, punitive damages and other losses related to the incident.
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Union Pacific Railroad has advised the public to use designated crossings, avoid walking near tracks and remain alert to train activity
