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A lesbian couple has alleged they were asked to leave a Las Vegas casino for being “too affectionate” and claim they were physically assaulted by the security guard who escorted them out.
Brianne Garcia and Lelannie Dominguez, residents of California, have initiated a negligence lawsuit against The Strat, filing their case in Nevada’s Clark County District Court this Tuesday.
According to the lawsuit, which was accessed by the Daily Mail, the couple reported that they were “interacting with one another in an affectionate manner” at a bar within the hotel and casino on May 3, 2024.
A waitress reportedly approached them during their time at the bar, requesting that they cease being “too affectionate.”
While the lawsuit does not specify the exact bar within the venue, The Strat, prominently located at the northern end of the Vegas Strip and known for housing the tallest observation tower in the U.S., features nine restaurants and five bars.
A room for two at the hotel starts at approximately $75 per night, and it is attached to an 80,000-square-foot casino.
The women felt that they were being singled out and treated differently based on their gender and sexual orientation, and questioned the waitress over their treatment.
Shortly after, they were approached by a manager who told them to leave the premises, and they were then escorted to the elevator by a security guard, according to the lawsuit.
A lesbian couple claimed they were kicked out The Strat Hotel and Casino for being ‘too affectionate,’ and were battered by the security guard who escorted them out
The lawsuit does not specify which bar the women were at, but The Strat has nine restaurants and five bars (pictured: the Remix Lounge at The Strat)
‘During the escort, [Garcia and Dominguez] felt that one of the security guards was acting in an aggressive and confrontational manner,’ the court document stated.
The women claimed the security guard physically battered them during the altercation, causing ‘serious injuries and suffered great pain of body and mind, some of which conditions are permanent and disabling.’
The lawsuit accused The Strat of failing to properly train its employees and allowing security personnel to use unreasonable and excessive force.
It also argues that Garcia and Dominguez were treated differently and singled out because of their gender and/or sexual orientation.
They are seeking damages in excess of $15,000, including for medical expenses and lost wages, to be determined at trial from The Strat and its operator, Golden Entertainment.
Notably, Golden Entertainment reported a major loss for its end of 2025 revenue and is transferring ownership of The Strat to another company, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported.
The Strat, which located on the north end of the Vegas Strip and is home to the tallest observation tower in the United States
A room for two at the hotel starts at approximately $75 per night, and it is attached to an 80,000-square-foot casino
The company posted fourth-quarter revenue of $155.6 million, which is a $8.6 million year-over-year decline, according to public filings.
For the whole year, Golden had a net loss of $6 million for 2025, and has previously announced plans to sell its operating assets to VICI Properties Inc.
Those assets include The Strat, the Aquarius and Edgewater resorts in Laughlin, the Pahrump Nugget and two Arizona Charlie’s casinos in Las Vegas.
The Daily Mail contacted The Strat and the women’s lawyer for comment.