Portland Acrobatic Injury Sparks $16M Lawsuit Against Cirque du Soleil
A former Cirque du Soleil performer is suing the company for $16 million following a fall during a performance in Portland, Oregon, that resulted in the breaking of 11 bones. The lawsuit alleges that the incident was not a planned part of the act, as initially believed by spectators, but rather a serious safety failure. The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding performer welfare and risk management in high-impact circus productions.