Rodeo sued for $11.5M after ‘Party Bus’ bull jumps fence, injures 2 (opens original article in a new tab)

Two spectators injured by a bull that escaped during a rodeo in Sisters, Ore., in 2024 are suing for $11.5M, alleging negligence by rodeo organizations and the bull's supplier.

• Two spectators injured by a bull that jumped a fence during a rodeo in Sisters, Ore., in 2024 are seeking $11.5M in damages
• Kristin Wert claims injuries including shoulder damage and post-traumatic stress from being trampled by the bull
• Allison Hickey alleges the bull broke her arm and shoulder, impacting her career as a physical therapist
• Rodeo organizations and bull supplier face negligence claims over safety and containment of the animal
• Corey & Lange Rodeo Co. denies liability, blaming the Sisters Rodeo Association for the incident