The death of Christopher Tapp at a Resorts World suite following an altercation with former wrestler and congressional candidate Daniel Rodimer has culminated in a lawsuit against the resort, among others. As reported by News 3 LV, the suit filed in Clark County District Court on behalf of Tapp's estate by a representative accuses Resorts World, racing team owner John Odom, Odom Racing, and Vegas Nights VIP of negligence leading to Tapp's death in October of last year.
Details surfaced about the incident at a Halloween party hosted by Odom. Tapp, later found with injuries that led to his death, was allegedly attacked by Rodimer over concerns involving cocaine and Rodimer’s stepdaughter, according to an arrest warrant. The circumstances of the event, which materialized into violence, were compounded by the hosts' reported dismissal of immediate security intervention, further alleged by the lawsuit. "Loudly said not to call security," were Odom's words after Rodimer's attack on Tapp, as mentioned in the legal documents obtained by News 3 LV.
Las Vegas Review-Journal explained that the complaint named Resorts World and Vegas Nights, in addition to Odom in his individual and professional capacity. The suit asserted that after Tapp was beaten, a “significant amount of time” elapsed before security was notified, contrary to what the situation demanded for Tapp’s wellbeing. In a statement, Troiano, an attorney representing Tapp's family, highlighted that the evidence from Metro’s investigation triggered the lawsuit.
Greg Hampikian, director of the Idaho Innocence Project and Tapp’s friend, explained that Tapp's passion for racing cars and spending time with others who shared that interest led him to the event. Hampikian noted that Tapp got swept up in the situation, highlighting how personal interests played a role in his presence at the party.
The lawsuit unfolds as Rodimer pleads not guilty to the murder charge, with his trial scheduled for February. A Resorts World spokesperson has declined to comment on the ongoing litigation, leaving the details of that night’s events at Resorts World unclear.
