In a shocking turn of events, world-renowned skier Lena Moreau has filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Silver Peak Resort after a near-fatal accident left her hospitalized in intensive care.
The 27-year-old Olympic silver medalist was training for an upcoming World Cup qualifier when she struck what her legal team is calling a “hidden and deadly hazard” — an unmarked snow-covered ditch allegedly left by resort maintenance crews.
Witnesses reported that Moreau, traveling at speeds nearing 70 mph, launched uncontrollably into the air before crashing violently into a stand of trees. Emergency medical teams airlifted her to Aspen Valley Medical Center, where she remains in critical but stable condition with multiple fractures and a severe concussion.
“This was not an accident — it was negligence,” stated her attorney, Michael Crane, at a press conference Friday afternoon. “Silver Peak Resort had a duty to ensure the course was safe. Instead, their failure to properly inspect and maintain the slopes nearly cost a young woman her life.”
In a prepared statement, Silver Peak Resort expressed “deep regret” over the incident but stopped short of admitting fault.
> “Our hearts go out to Lena Moreau and her family during this difficult time. We are cooperating fully with authorities as they investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragic event,” the statement read.
However, sources close to the investigation reveal that internal resort reports may have documented the hazard days before Moreau’s accident — a detail that, if confirmed, could dramatically worsen the resort’s legal exposure.
The lawsuit seeks $20 million in damages for medical expenses, lost future earnings, and emotional distress. It also calls for an independent safety audit of Silver Peak’s operations.
As of Saturday, social media platforms erupted with support for Moreau, with hashtags like #JusticeForLena and #SafeSlopesNow trending worldwide.
More updates to follow as the story develops.
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