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Families Consider $50M Lawsuit Against Blackbird Guides for Negligence

2/24/2026

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Nine families may sue Blackbird Mountain Guides for up to $50 million, depending on the insurer, per attorney Jeffrey Kaloustian.
Kaloustian says claims could reach about $5 million per victim, reflecting their high incomes.
Blackbird Mountain Guides is under criminal investigation for potential gross negligence after a video acknowledging avalanche risks days before.
Families are likely to pursue a class action due to similarities among their cases.

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Nine families may sue Blackbird Mountain Guides for up to $50 million, depending on the insurer, per attorney Jeffrey Kaloustian.
Kaloustian says claims could reach about $5 million per victim, reflecting their high incomes.
Blackbird Mountain Guides is under criminal investigation for potential gross negligence after a video acknowledging avalanche risks days before.
Families are likely to pursue a class action due to similarities among their cases.