Skier’s Class-Action Lawsuit Against Vail Resorts Over Park City Incident
A recent class-action lawsuit has been filed against Vail Resorts following the ski patrol strike at Park City Mountain in Utah. The lawsuit, brought by Christopher Bisaillon, claims that Vail Resorts did not inform guests about the strike’s impact, leading to reduced terrain access (reportedly only 16% open) and up to three-hour lift lines. This legal action represents customers who bought lift tickets between December 27, 2024, and January 8, 2025, alleging that Vail Resorts knowingly misled hundreds of thousands of consumers during the strike, causing disruptions to their vacations. Three law firms, including Meyers & Flowers, Tarpey Wix, and The Spence Law Firm, are handling the case.
Vail Resorts has expressed regret for the operational challenges caused by the strike, with Bill Rock, the president of Vail Resorts’ Mountain Division, acknowledging the impact on guests and praising the team’s efforts to keep the mountain running safely during the strike. This incident sheds light on the mounting concerns among visitors and employees at resorts owned by large corporations.
Overall, this situation underscores the importance of transparent communication and understanding between resorts and their guests to prevent similar issues in the future.
