Skier Files Class-Action Lawsuit against Vail Resorts After Park City Debacle

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Vail Resorts after the ski patrol strike at Park City Mountain, Utah. The suit, filed by plantiff Christopher Bisaillon, alleges Vail Resorts intentionally deceived guests by not disclosing the strike's impact, including reduced terrain access (allegedly only 16% open) and lift lines lasting up to three hours. The lawsuit represents guests who purchased lift tickets between December 27, 2024, and January 8, 2025, and alleges that Vail Resorts  “intentionally and willfully deceived hundreds of thousands of consumers" during the strike.

The complaint claims families spent thousands expecting a dream vacation, only to face significant disruptions. Three law firms—Meyers & Flowers, Tarpey Wix, and The Spence Law Firm—are involved in the case. 

Vail Resorts has since apologized for the strike's operational impacts, but the new legal battle highlights a trend frustration among guests and employees visiting and working at resorts owned by large conglomerates.

“We apologize to our guests who were impacted by this strike and are incredibly grateful to our team who worked hard to keep the mountain open and operating safely over the past two weeks," said Bill Rock, president of Vail Resorts’ Mountain Division, after the strike concluded.