Woman alleges man groped, assaulted her in Allegiant Stadium suite
Summary
A woman who says she was working as a server in an Allegiant Stadium suite during the UNLV-Vanderbilt game on 16 September 2023 has filed a civil lawsuit alleging she was grabbed, groped and choked by a man named James Fleischhacker. The suit, filed in District Court on 12 September 2025, names Fleischhacker, Arizona Pipeline Co. and two placeholder companies.
The complaint says the alleged assault happened in the centre of the suite near the bar while guests associated with Arizona Pipeline Co. occupied the suite. The plaintiff says Fleischhacker grabbed her ponytail, pulled her close, groped multiple body parts and then choked her while making lewd comments. Two guests reportedly intervened and she left the suite; management and security were later involved. The suit seeks more than $50,000 in damages and notes an earlier criminal complaint that charged Fleischhacker with coercion with physical force, battery by strangulation and open or gross lewdness.
Key Points
- The alleged incident occurred on 16 September 2023 during a UNLV football game inside an Allegiant Stadium suite.
- The plaintiff says James Fleischhacker grabbed her ponytail, groped her and choked her until she nearly lost consciousness.
- Fleischhacker was charged earlier this year in Justice Court with coercion with physical force, battery by strangulation and open or gross lewdness.
- The civil suit names Fleischhacker, Arizona Pipeline Co. and two placeholder businesses and seeks over $50,000 in damages.
- A police report filed on 23 September 2023 and surveillance video are referenced; the victim did not seek medical attention, according to the report.
- The plaintiff says stadium management and security were involved; witnesses reportedly said Fleischhacker had a prior similar incident.
Content summary
The complaint alleges a server was assaulted in plain view of other suite guests and that management and security were called after the attack. Although staff initially removed Fleischhacker from the property, the suit says he later reappeared and had to be physically removed. The plaintiff has named the individual and corporate entities in the civil action, seeking compensatory and punitive damages as well as legal fees. Fleischhacker’s lawyer declined to comment and Arizona Pipeline Co. did not respond to requests for comment.
Context and relevance
This case touches on workplace safety for event staff, venue and vendor liability, and how incidents at major public venues are handled by security and management. It also follows criminal charges that have already been filed, so the civil suit runs alongside potential criminal proceedings. For anyone tracking stadium safety, employer responsibilities or local court actions, the case is a useful example of how such incidents can play out in both criminal and civil systems.
Why should I read this?
Because it’s not just another court story — this one’s about an alleged assault in a public venue where staff safety, security response and company accountability all collide. If you work events, manage venues or care about how complaints are handled, the details matter and this piece saves you the bother of reading the full complaint yourself.
