Wynn sexual harassment case dismissed

A Judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the operator filed by women who alleged they were sexually harassed by former CEO Steve Wynn.

US.- A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought against Wynn Las Vegas and Wynn Resorts by nine women who claim they were harassed by former CEO Steve Wynn.

The lawsuit was filed by manicurists and makeup artists who worked in a salon at Wynn Las Vegas. They alleged the operators Wynn Las Vegas and Wynn Resorts knew of My Wynn’s misconduct but covered it up and didn’t do enough to prevent a hostile work environment.

The women opted to remain unnamed in the lawsuit and were identified by their attorneys as Judy Doe No. 1 through to Judy Doe No. 9. This was one of the reasons the judge gave for dismissing the case, arguing that the women had not justified the need to remain anonymous.

They had said in the court filings that they chose to remain anonymous for fear of legal retaliation from Mr. Wynn, of being ostracised in their workplace and of sensitive details affecting their private lives if made public.

The judge said the women had not sufficiently made their case in the complaint, using generalised and vague statements without individualised factual support.

The lawsuit was dismissed without prejudice, which means the women can replead the suit.

The lawsuit did not name Mr. Wynn as a defendant. Wynn, 78, resigned as chairman and chief executive of Wynn Resorts in February 2018, a month after sexual misconduct allegations where reported by the Wall Street Journal. He has consistently denied the allegations.

Wynn was replaced as CEO by Matt Maddox.

Late last year, the Nevada Gaming Commission approved amendments to gaming regulations to place new emphasis on sexual harassment and all forms of discrimination.