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Downtown Bar Sued Over Mechanical Penis Ride Injury

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A woman says she was hurt on a defective novelty ride in downtown Las Vegas and is now taking the bar to court.

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A Las Vegas woman is suing a downtown bar after she says she was injured while riding a “defective” mechanical penis, according to KLAS 8 News Now. The lawsuit turns a bizarre Strip-adjacent attraction into a serious liability case, with the complaint centered on an injury rather than the spectacle that drew attention in the first place.

KLAS reported that the woman says the ride was defective and that the incident left her hurt. While the novelty itself may sound like pure downtown excess, the legal fight underscores a familiar Las Vegas tension: venues often sell shock value, but they still have to answer for safety when something goes wrong.

For residents and visitors, the case is a reminder that the city’s nightlife economy is built on constant invention — and on the risk that comes with it. Downtown bars and attractions market themselves as one-of-a-kind, but lawsuits like this show how quickly a gimmick can become a courtroom issue.

Details & Information: The lawsuit was reported by KLAS 8 News Now at 8newsnow.com.

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