An exotic dancer is suing a Las Vegas strip club, alleging staff failed to protect her after a patron sexually assaulted her and repeatedly exposed himself.
An attorney for plaintiff Mayisel Martinez filed the lawsuit Monday against The Kitchen, LLC, which operates Las Vegas Strip Club, accusing the business of negligence, improper hiring and supervision, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
The complaint also names Jesse Tamez, a Texas man arrested in connection with the 2025 incident who pleaded no contest to a lewd conduct charge, as a defendant. Martinez accuses him of assault, battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
The lawsuit reportedly states that Martinez was working at the club, located just off the famous Vegas Strip at 3500 W Naples Drive, on March 23, 2025, when Tamez booked a 30-minute private dance in the champagne room.
During the performance, Tamez allegedly exposed himself and began preforming a sex act.…