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Tourist Sues Donny Osmond and Harrah’s Over Injury From Lighted Prop at Las Vegas Show

The complaint describes illuminated balls launched in a darkened crowd as the cause of a head strike that required retinal surgery.

Overview

  • Joanne Julkowski filed the lawsuit on Feb. 10, 2026 in Clark County District Court against Donny Osmond, Donny Osmond Concerts Inc., and Harrah’s Las Vegas.
  • She alleges a lighted ball thrown or propelled during a Feb. 15, 2024 performance struck the back of her head, leading to retinal detachment and surgery.
  • The filing claims the showroom was intentionally dim during the segment, limiting patrons’ ability to perceive and avoid the moving illuminated props.
  • The suit seeks more than $15,000 in damages, including medical costs, pain and suffering, lost wages, punitive damages, and attorney fees.
  • Defendants have not publicly commented, and the case is in its early civil-litigation phase with defense responses and evidence-gathering expected.