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Cirque du Soleil performer sues for $16.75M after falling mid-show in Portland
Cirque du Soleil performer sues for $16.75M after falling mid-show in Portland
Cirque du Soleil performer sues for $16.75M after falling mid-show in Portland

Published on: 08/21/2026

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An aerial acrobat is suing Cirque du Soleil, claiming the company neglected safety by not providing fall protection during a 2024 performance in Portland.

News Source : https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/cirque-du-soleil-performer-sues-falling-mid-show-portland/283-32abbd27-825b-4fd8-92df-b2d353ba9c58

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