Court Approves Wynn Resorts Settlement In Sexual Harassment Case

A court has given the green light to a settlement in the long-standing sexual harassment lawsuit against Wynn Resorts. The lawsuit, which dates back to 2019, was filed by nine salon workers who alleged repeated sexual misconduct and harassment by Steve Wynn, the former CEO and chairman of the company. After a years-long legal battle, the recent court decision finally brings an end to the case.

Back in September, Wynn Resorts announced that it had reached a settlement agreement with the nine salon workers who had filed the sexual harassment lawsuit. However, the specific details of the settlement, including any conditions or the settlement amount, were not publicly disclosed. The agreement, which was filed with the US District Court, remained confidential.

On Friday, US District Court Judge Gloria Navarro signed off on the settlement agreement, granting a stipulation for dismissal with prejudice. This means that the case can no longer return to court or undergo further appeals. With the court’s decision, the sexual harassment lawsuit has now been officially brought to an end.

The sexual harassment lawsuit had a significant impact on Wynn Resorts. The company faced fines and had to part ways with several executives as a result of the legal case. In 2018, Steve Wynn stepped down as the CEO and chairman of the company. A year later, the sexual harassment lawsuit was filed.

As part of the fallout from the case, Wynn Resorts paid a $20 million fine to the Nevada Gaming Control Board over failures to investigate sexual misconduct allegations. Additionally, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission imposed a $35 million fine on the company for not disclosing the sexual harassment allegations when applying for a gaming license in the state.

The nine salon workers, referred to as “Judy Does Nos. 1-9” in court documents to protect their identities, made serious allegations against Steve Wynn. They claimed to have experienced repeated sexual misconduct and harassment while working at Wynn Resorts. The salon workers accused Wynn of asking intimate personal questions of a sexual nature and engaging in inappropriate behaviour.

According to the allegations, Wynn asked the salon workers to perform massages near his genital area and requested services in private workspaces, including his office. The former CEO and chairman vehemently denied all the allegations, stating that he had not engaged in any sexual harassment or inappropriate behavior. After resigning from the company in 2018, Wynn sold his interest in the business.