Scotty Dynamo Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit, Alleging Las Vegas Restaurant Staff Blocked CPR on Actor Mike Heslin

by Talha · September 27, 2025

Key Takeaways

Scotty Dynamo, husband of actor Mike Heslin, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Javier's restaurant, alleging staff prevented lifesaving efforts during a medical emergency.
The lawsuit claims restaurant staff did not take immediate action when Heslin collapsed, interfered with CPR efforts, and failed to retrieve an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
Dynamo is seeking damages exceeding $30,000, along with funeral expenses and punitive damages, claiming Heslin's death was a direct result of the restaurant's actions.
MGM Resorts International has denied the allegations, asserting that the claims are not aligned with the facts and that they will respond through legal channels.
The case raises important questions about the duty of care businesses owe to patrons during medical emergencies, which will be examined in the legal process.

A wrongful death lawsuit filed by Scotty Dynamo alleges that staff at Javier’s restaurant in the ARIA Resort & Casino prevented lifesaving efforts during a medical emergency that led to the death of actor Mike Heslin, calling it an “avoidable tragedy.”

The lawsuit, filed on September 18, 2025, by Mike Heslin’s husband, musician Scotty Dynamo (born Nicolas James Wilson), claims that restaurant staff “forcefully interfered” with emergency aid as the 30-year-old actor suffered a fatal cardiac event . MGM Resorts International, the parent company of ARIA, has stated that “these claims are not aligned with the facts, and we will respond through the legal process”.

The Allegations: A Timeline of the Emergency

**A photo of the Aria Restaurant and Casino** **sign in Las Vegas.**
Credit : People.com

The legal complaint details a series of alleged failures that occurred on the evening of June 25, 2024, when Heslin was dining with friends at Javier’s in Las Vegas .

Alleged Action	Description from the Lawsuit
Initial Collapse	Mike Heslin collapsed while having dinner, showing “obvious signs of a medical emergency”.
Staff Inaction	Multiple employees “stood by, took no immediate lifesaving action” as Heslin’s friends called for help .
CPR Interference	When a female diner began performing CPR, an employee “forcefully interfered” and “forcibly removed” her, preventing continued compressions .
AED Not Retrieved	Staff failed to retrieve or use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), which was believed to be available on the property .
Friends Removed	Heslin’s friends were “forcibly removed” from the resort and “threatened with arrest” for trying to provide aid .
Evidence Suppression	Staff allegedly demanded that Heslin’s friends delete videos they had recorded of the incident on their phones .

Legal Claims and Company Response

Scotty Dynamo Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit — Credit : Movember

Scotty Dynamo is seeking damages exceeding $30,000, along with funeral expenses and punitive damages, asserting that Heslin’s death was a “direct and proximate result of Defendants’ acts and omissions”. The lawsuit contains five counts :

Wrongful Death
Loss of Consortium (loss of relationship)
Negligence
Gross Negligence
Negligent Hiring, Retention, Training, and Supervision

MGM Resorts International has denied the allegations. In a statement, the company said, “These claims are not aligned with the facts, and we will respond through the legal process”.

A Life Cut Short: Remembering Mike Heslin

Mike Heslin, known for his role as Polo in the Paramount+ series “Special Ops: Lioness” and the Lifetime movie “The Holiday Proposal Plan,” died on July 2, 2024, after a week-long hospital battle . He was 30 years old .

Scotty Dynamo announced his husband’s passing in a heartfelt Instagram post in July 2024, describing Heslin as “young, in perfect health, and the doctors have no explanation for what happened”. He praised Heslin as a “brilliant, selfless, talented, and a real-life guardian angel” who had supported him through multiple rounds of cancer .

The couple, who wed on November 11, 2023, had been in the “early stages of starting a family”. Dynamo wrote, “You always told me that you felt like you were meant to be a dad, and I couldn’t agree more”.

This case highlights critical questions about the duty of care businesses owe to their patrons during medical emergencies. The legal process will now determine the validity of the claims against the restaurant and its parent company.

FAQs

Q1: Who filed the wrongful death lawsuit related to Mike Heslin?
A1: Mike Heslin’s husband, musician Scotty Dynamo, filed the lawsuit against Javier’s restaurant and MGM Resorts International.

Q2: What are the main allegations in the lawsuit?
A2: The lawsuit claims restaurant staff prevented CPR, did not use an AED, removed friends trying to help, and demanded deletion of video evidence.

Q3: What damages is Scotty Dynamo seeking?
A3: Dynamo seeks over $30,000 in damages, funeral expenses, and punitive damages, alleging Heslin’s death was preventable.