Skier Sues for Millions After Falling off Lift Without Safety Bar

An Oregon man has filed a lawsuit against Willamette Pass Ski Resort, Oregon after he sustained injuries from falling off a ski lift at the mountain.  According to coverage in The Oregonian, Paul Richmond, of Lincoln County, Oregon, is seeking $3.6 mililion after wind reportedly swept him off a ski lift and he fell to the ground, fracturing his spine.
The accident occurred on January 15, 2023 when Richmond boarded the Peak 2 chair at Willamette Pass with his 10-year-old grandson. The c