Former MGM Resorts International executive Scott Sibella, once a rising star in the casino industry, has found himself in hot water once again as his legal troubles continue to mount.
Sibella, who previously served as president of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, is currently embroiled in a lawsuit brought against him by a former employee. The employee, a former dealer at the MGM Grand, alleges that Sibella engaged in a pattern of sexual harassment and discrimination during his tenure at the casino.
According to court documents, the former dealer claims that Sibella made unwanted sexual advances towards her, often making lewd comments and gestures in her presence. She also alleges that Sibella created a hostile work environment by favoring certain female employees over others, based on their physical appearance.
Sibella has denied the allegations, stating that they are baseless and without merit. However, this is not the first time that Sibella has been accused of inappropriate behavior. In 2015, he was accused of assaulting a woman at a party in Las Vegas, although no criminal charges were filed in that case.
Despite his denial of the current allegations, Sibella’s legal troubles are far from over. In addition to the lawsuit filed by the former dealer, Sibella is also facing a separate lawsuit brought by another former employee who alleges that he was wrongfully terminated from his position at the MGM Grand.
It remains to be seen how these legal battles will play out for Sibella, who was once considered one of the brightest talents in the casino industry. His reputation has taken a significant hit in recent years, and it remains to be seen if he will be able to recover from these setbacks.
In the meantime, the MGM Grand and its parent company, MGM Resorts International, have distanced themselves from Sibella, issuing a statement that they do not condone any form of harassment or discrimination in the workplace. The casino industry as a whole has been rocked by numerous scandal in recent years, and it appears that Sibella is just the latest casualty in this ongoing saga.
