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Grandmother Sues Trampoline Park After Hip Replacement
24 Mar
Summary
- A 78-year-old grandmother required a hip replacement after being knocked down.
- The incident occurred at Beaverton Sky Zone in March 2024.
- The lawsuit claims insufficient staffing and rule enforcement led to the injury.
A 78-year-old grandmother is suing Beaverton Sky Zone for $3 million following an incident in March 2024 that led to a hip replacement. The plaintiff, Maria Alanis Ruiz, was picking up her granddaughter when a child running inside the park struck her, causing her to fall. She sustained injuries requiring a right hip replacement and now experiences chronic pain and mobility issues.
The lawsuit contends that Sky Zone employees failed to enforce a 'no running' policy and did not maintain sufficient staffing levels to guarantee patron safety. Ruiz's legal team asserts that the park's operations constitute an "abnormally dangerous activity" due to a high volume of injuries. Her attorney highlighted that Ms. Ruiz can no longer pursue her passion for gardening due to her injuries.
Ms. Ruiz is a notable activist and academic in Oregon, having co-founded Portland's Cinco de Mayo celebration and helped establish the Chicanx/Latinx Studies program at Portland State University. She has a history of supporting over 10,000 Chicano/Latino students in their educational pursuits. Her legal action aims to address the safety failures at the facility and seek compensation for her suffering.
