Oregon ski resort sued for $4.6M, as industry says deluge of suits is putting it at risk

September 10, 2025

Lawyers for a 4-year-old girl who suffered a concussion and several broken bones when another skier crashed into her filed a $4.6 million lawsuit last week against Hoodoo Ski Area near Sisters.

The litigation is the latest in a string of lawsuits filed against Oregon ski resorts, adding to an intensifying climate of worry for the businesses. The resorts say such suits have jeopardized their ability to remain insured, a necessity for continuing operations. The Oregonian