Cirque Du Soleil Performer Sues Company for $16.75M After Fall Left Her with 11 Broken Bones

Cirque du Soleil performer sues company for $16.75M after fall left her with 11 broken bones

Mariia Konfektova alleges the company failed to provide adequate fall protection and ignored concerns about the rigging before her 2024 injury.

'Pressure to perform': Acrobat who fell 15 feet during Portland show sues Cirque du Soleil

The complaint filed in Multnomah County accused Cirque du Soleil of failing to train Mariia Konfektov on the fall risks posed by its show.

Cirque du Soleil performer sues for $16M after she breaks 11 bones in fall before Portland crowd

The Russian aerial acrobat, who was taking part in a performance in Portland, faults Cirque du Soleil for allegedly failing to install mats below her.

Cirque du Soleil Aerialist Sues After Portland Fall

Mariia Konfektova broke 11 bones falling from a hoop at Portland Expo Center and is suing Cirque du Soleil for $16.75 million.