In the aftermath of the Las Vegas shooting, numerous victims and authorities have raised the question of whether this incident was foreseeable, and thus preventable. For instance, it has been learned that the gunman had checked into Mandalay Bay on September 25, and over the course of several days he brought up at least 10 suitcases that held over 23 guns, including modified semi-automatic assault rifles with bump stocks that allowed the weapon to shoot as a fully automatic rifle. Additionally, it has been reported that the gunman set up cameras outside of his room and kept a “do not disturb” sign on the door through his stay. More alarming, Paddock shot a hotel security guard in the hotel just six minutes before he began firing into the crowd. These facts support a claim that this incident was foreseeable, and Mandalay Bay security knew or should have known that the gunman posed a security risk.

Live Nation, the host of the Route 91 Festival at the Las Vegas Village venue may also be liable for failing to design, build and mark adequate exits in case of emergency, and failing to train and supervise employees in an appropriate plan of action in case of emergency. Simply, if Live Nation had an appropriate emergency plan in place, then possibly more people could have escaped and more lives could have been spared.

Also, there may be a claim against Slide Fire Solutions, LP, the manufacturer of the bump stock that was used to transform the gunman’s semi-automatic rifles into fully automatic rifles. The gunman likely would not have been able to kill or injure as many people had he not possessed a bump stock that allowed him to fire more rounds into the crowd.