Woman Sued The Nerd After November 2025 Ride Injury
The legal complaint filed in Clark County District Court details an ankle injury on a mechanical attraction.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Theme Parks
A patron sued The Nerd bar in the Neonopolis shopping center after an injury on a mechanical ride on November 22, 2025. The lawsuit claims Amber Zabran was not asked to sign a waiver before the device accelerated and threw her.
Why it matters
The case highlights safety and liability standards for amusement-style attractions operating within downtown bars. Whether the establishment's control of the ride met safety requirements will now be decided through a requested jury trial.
The lawsuit, filed in Clark County District Court on September 30, 2026, seeks unspecified damages for medical bills and lost wages. The extent of the plaintiff's injuries and the specific safety protocols at the Fremont Street venue remain under litigation.
The players
Amber Zabran
The plaintiff who filed a lawsuit for injuries sustained on a mechanical ride.
The Nerd
The downtown bar located in Neonopolis that is named as a defendant in the lawsuit.
Jonathan Borchetta
A co-owner of the bar who is named as a defendant in the lawsuit.
The details
According to the complaint, Amber Zabran suffered an ankle injury after it became trapped beneath the base of the ride during operation at The Nerd. The suit alleges the mechanical attraction, controlled by an employee via joystick and panel, moved in a circle and accelerated without a waiver being signed. The filing names both the bar and co-owner Jonathan Borchetta as defendants.
Timeline
November 22, 2025: The plaintiff sustained injuries on the mechanical ride.
September 30, 2026: The lawsuit was filed in Clark County District Court.
Beyond the Strip
This case tests the application of Nevada's amusement ride safety standards to smaller, bar-based attractions. It follows a trend of increasing scrutiny over the liability of private venues operating mechanical devices in downtown nightlife settings.
Patrons at Fremont Street venues should remain aware that mechanical attractions may operate without standard waivers. If you plan to participate in interactive rides at private bars, be aware that safety protocols may vary significantly from professional theme park standards.
The takeaway
The case highlights the importance of understanding liability when participating in interactive entertainment at nightlife venues. Keep an eye on future proceedings in Clark County District Court to see how the jury weighs the establishment's safety protocols.
Further reading
For more on how local attractions are governed, see Theme Parks.
