Nevada Supreme Court News

Nevada’s ‘Implied Consent’ Law Struck Down

The Nevada Supreme Court has ruled a state law that allows police to forcibly take blood samples from motorists without a warrant is unconstitutional. The court, in a unanimous decision handed down Thursday, said the state’s “implied consent” law violates …

Vegas Auto Shop Owner Loses Appeal in Scam Case

The Nevada Supreme Court has rejected a Las Vegas auto repair business owner’s bid to avoid paying $218,000 in fines and customer restitution for mechanical work that investigators found wasn’t needed or wasn’t performed. Purrfect Autos owner Shafik Hirji maintained …

Woman Awarded $775K After Tripping at Las Vegas Casino

A woman who tripped on a speed bump and injured her shoulder at a Nevada casino has been awarded $775,000. The Nevada Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the judgment against Harrah’s casino, the Las Vegas Sun reported. Alice Swanson has …

Nevada High Court to Hear Flawed Vegas Hotel Case

The Nevada Supreme Court hears arguments Tuesday about a flawed hotel tower designed to be the centerpiece of MGM Resorts International’s glittery CityCenter development on the Las Vegas Strip that the company now wants to tear down. The question before …

Nevada Court Cuts Fees for Lawyers in Medical Case

The Nevada Supreme Court is backing a judge’s decision in Las Vegas to cut in half fees going to attorneys in a $238,000 medical malpractice settlement while tripling the amount for a brain-dead girl. The state high court on Thursday …