Gwyneth Paltrow is not liable for an accident on a swanky US ski slope, a jury ruled Thursday. The actress was cleared of charges that were levied on her by a retired optometrist.

Terry Sanderson, 76, had alleged a collision in Utah with the star left him with four broken ribs and lasting psychological damage, for which he demanded she pay $3.3 million. The actress had countersued him for a symbolic $1. 
 
On the final day of the eight-day civil trial, the jury in Park City unanimously found Paltrow did not cause the 2016 crash, a position she had maintained all along. 
 
"I felt that acquiescing to a false claim compromised my integrity," Paltrow, 50, said after the verdict. "I am pleased with the outcome," she added.

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The live-streamed hearing sparked headlines around the world, and became a hot topic on social media, generating memes and making perhaps unwitting stars of the lawyers involved.

The Oscar-winner was in court every day, listening attentively to evidence, including Sanderson's claims that she had run into him with such force that he became airborne.

"I got hit in my back so hard and it was right at my shoulder blades, a serious, serious smack. I've never been hit that hard, and I'm flying," he told the jury earlier.&nbsp;Last thing I remember, everything was black."

The plaintiff said the crash, which happened at the tony Deer Valley resort, had left him with permanent brain damage and had altered his personality such that he could no longer enjoy life.&nbsp;

Buhler asked the jury to award Sanderson $33 for every waking hour since the incident and continuing until his death, which he said actuarial tables indicate might come in 10 years.

That amounts to "$3,276,000 for the 17 years that Terry has to deal with this permanent brain injury." 
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Paltrow's defense team assembled a bevvy of experts who testified that Sanderson's version of the crash defied the laws of physics. The legal team also read out statements of Paltrow's two children Moses and Apple in the court, who were present with their mother on the fateful day.&nbsp;

The team argued Sanderson's medical complaints -- including problems with executive functioning -- existed before the crash.They also noted that he had previously suffered a stoke and had poor vision in one eye.

Lawyer Stephen Owens also produced a raft of photographs posted on Sanderson's social media accounts after the incident showing him travelling all over the world, and even skiing.

The jury was sequestered for around two hours before they returned to completely deny Sanderson's claim, and to award Paltrow the $1 that she had asked for.

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As she left the courtroom, Paltrow bent over to speak to Sanderson.&nbsp;He later told reporters that she had "wished me well."

The judge will later rule on the question of legal fees, with Paltrow claiming Sanderson should meet her costs.

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Gwyneth Paltrow is not liable for an accident on a swanky US ski slope, a jury ruled Thursday. The actress was cleared of charges that were levied on her by a retired optometrist.

Gwyneth Paltrow is not liable for an accident on a swanky US ski slope, a jury ruled Thursday. The actress was cleared of charges that were levied on her by a retired optometrist. Terry Sanderson, 76, had alleged a collision in Utah with the star left him with four broken ribs and lasting psychological damage, for which he demanded she pay $3.3 million. The actress had countersued him for a symbolic $1. On the final day of the eight-day civil trial, the jury in Park City unanimously found Paltrow did not cause the 2016 crash, a position she had maintained all along. "I felt that acquiescing to a false claim compromised my integrity," Paltrow, 50, said after the verdict. "I am pleased with the outcome," she added. Gwyneth Paltrow won her court battle over a 2016 ski collision at a Utah ski resort after a jury decided Thursday that the movie star wasn’t at fault for the crash. https://t.co/1Y1hEsaJFO pic.twitter.com/tn6H9ffCjM — The Associated Press (@AP) March 30, 2023 × The live-streamed hearing sparked headlines around the world, and became a hot topic on social media, generating memes and making perhaps unwitting stars of the lawyers involved. The Oscar-winner was in court every day, listening attentively to evidence, including Sanderson's claims that she had run into him with such force that he became airborne. "I got hit in my back so hard and it was right at my shoulder blades, a serious, serious smack. I've never been hit that hard, and I'm flying," he told the jury earlier. Last thing I remember, everything was black." The plaintiff said the crash, which happened at the tony Deer Valley resort, had left him with permanent brain damage and had altered his personality such that he could no longer enjoy life. Buhler asked the jury to award Sanderson $33 for every waking hour since the incident and continuing until his death, which he said actuarial tables indicate might come in 10 years. That amounts to "$3,276,000 for the 17 years that Terry has to deal with this permanent brain injury." Defied physics Paltrow's defense team assembled a bevvy of experts who testified that Sanderson's version of the crash defied the laws of physics. The legal team also read out statements of Paltrow's two children Moses and Apple in the court, who were present with their mother on the fateful day. The team argued Sanderson's medical complaints -- including problems with executive functioning -- existed before the crash.They also noted that he had previously suffered a stoke and had poor vision in one eye. Lawyer Stephen Owens also produced a raft of photographs posted on Sanderson's social media accounts after the incident showing him travelling all over the world, and even skiing. The jury was sequestered for around two hours before they returned to completely deny Sanderson's claim, and to award Paltrow the $1 that she had asked for. Gwyneth Paltrow leaves Terry Sanderson with one final remark before exiting the courtroom: "I wish you well." pic.twitter.com/ARdiwtYUKr — Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) March 30, 2023 × As she left the courtroom, Paltrow bent over to speak to Sanderson. He later told reporters that she had "wished me well." The judge will later rule on the question of legal fees, with Paltrow claiming Sanderson should meet her costs. (With agency inputs) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Gwyneth Paltrow not liable in ski crash lawsuit, actress bows to complainant before exiting court

Gwyneth Paltrow's son Moses' deposition was read out in court by lawyers on Tuesday in the actress's 2016 ski collision with Terry Sanderson. Moses was 9 when the incident took place and his deposition is likely to affect the ongoing trial.&nbsp; 
 
Both Moses, 16, and his older sister Apple, 18, were ready to testify in person on Monday for the civil trial but Paltrow's defense team on Tuesday instead read portions of their depositions to be admitted as evidence for the jury. 
 
Moses said in the deposition that he "did not see the actual collision" when it happened. 
 
"When I skied over, I heard my mom yelling at the guy," Moses recalled. "She was saying something along the lines of, 'What the F-word. You just ran into me.' " 
 
Moses also denied calling for his mom's attention while they were skiing, which the plaintiff's legal team suggested was why Paltrow was distracted in the moment when she crashed into Sanderson. 
 
Earlier in court, Paltrow had stated that she thought Moses was to her left and slightly behind her, while daughter Apple, then 11, was further down the slope at the time of the collision. 
 
In Apple's deposition read aloud Tuesday, she said Paltrow told her about the collision when they reunited at the bottom of the mountain shortly after the incident. 
 
Paltrow's daughter later said, "My mom told me. She was very— she told us what happened. ... I noticed she looked a bit shocked, and I asked what had happened, and she said, 'This A-hole ran into me. He ran right into my back.' And I remember she did this motion saying he ran into her back and they both went down. I remember that's what she said." 
 
Paltrow shares Apple and Moses with ex-husband Chris Martin, the lead singer of Coldplay. Paltrow and her kids were there that day at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, to meet Paltrow's then-boyfriend and now-husband Brad Falchuk and his two kids.&nbsp;

Gwyneth Paltrow's son Moses' deposition was read out in court by lawyers on Tuesday in the actress's 2016 ski collision with Terry Sanderson. Moses was 9 when the incident took place and his deposition is likely to affect the ongoing trial.

Gwyneth Paltrow's son Moses' deposition was read out in court by lawyers on Tuesday in the actress's 2016 ski collision with Terry Sanderson. Moses was 9 when the incident took place and his deposition is likely to affect the ongoing trial. Both Moses, 16, and his older sister Apple, 18, were ready to testify in person on Monday for the civil trial but Paltrow's defense team on Tuesday instead read portions of their depositions to be admitted as evidence for the jury. Moses said in the deposition that he "did not see the actual collision" when it happened. "When I skied over, I heard my mom yelling at the guy," Moses recalled. "She was saying something along the lines of, 'What the F-word. You just ran into me.' " Moses also denied calling for his mom's attention while they were skiing, which the plaintiff's legal team suggested was why Paltrow was distracted in the moment when she crashed into Sanderson. Earlier in court, Paltrow had stated that she thought Moses was to her left and slightly behind her, while daughter Apple, then 11, was further down the slope at the time of the collision. In Apple's deposition read aloud Tuesday, she said Paltrow told her about the collision when they reunited at the bottom of the mountain shortly after the incident. Paltrow's daughter later said, "My mom told me. She was very— she told us what happened. ... I noticed she looked a bit shocked, and I asked what had happened, and she said, 'This A-hole ran into me. He ran right into my back.' And I remember she did this motion saying he ran into her back and they both went down. I remember that's what she said." Paltrow shares Apple and Moses with ex-husband Chris Martin, the lead singer of Coldplay. Paltrow and her kids were there that day at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, to meet Paltrow's then-boyfriend and now-husband Brad Falchuk and his two kids.

Gwyneth Paltrow's son's deposition read out in court: My mom was yelling at the guy

Gwyneth Paltrow’s lawyer called the story of a retired optometrist who is suing her over a 2016 ski collision “utter B.S.” on Tuesday during the trial’s opening day in Utah, where the actor-turned-lifestyle influencer appeared in court looking sombre.

Paltrow and Terry Sanderson, the man suing her, sat across from each other in a Park City courtroom as their attorneys gave opening statements that provided strikingly different accounts of the crash. Both described their clients as victims and blamed the other for the collision at Deer Valley, one of the country’s most upscale ski resorts.

The two showed little emotion as attorneys questioned their credibility and version of events on the first day of the trial, which is expected to last eight days. Sanderson’s attorneys said that they plan to call Paltrow to the stand to testify on Friday, but they could do so earlier in the week depending on the other witnesses’ availability.

Paltrow — wearing a cream-colored knit sweater, tweed harem pants, and aviator-style reading glasses — shielded her face from photographers using a blue “GP”-initialed notebook as she entered and exited the courtroom. Sanderson wore a gray suit and left halfway before witnesses began testifying.

Sanderson claims that Paltrow was cruising down the slopes so recklessly that they violently collided, leaving him on the ground as she and her entourage continued their descent down the skiers-only mountain known for its groomed runs, après-ski champagne yurts and posh clientele.

“All skiers know that when they’re skiing down the mountain, it’s their responsibility to yield the right of way to skiers below them,” Sanderson’s attorney, Lawrence Buhler, told jurors, who — unlike those selected for most trials — walked into the courtroom smiling, likely because of their proximity to a major celebrity.

Buhler highlighted his client’s military service record and tried to appeal to the jury’s sympathies — describing the broken ribs and brain trauma Sanderson sustained during and after the crash. Attempting to draw a contrast, Buhler described Paltrow as a wealthy, experienced skier who adopted a “So what?” attitude about the collision.

“She hires multiple ski instructors for her children, which allows them to skip the lines. Private instructors cost thousands of dollars per day,” he said.

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Park City is a resort town in the Rocky Mountains that hosts the Sundance Film Festival, which draws a throng of celebrities each year.

Paltrow and Sanderson both agree that they collided while on a beginner’s run seven years ago, yet both accuse the other of being at fault and skiing up behind them.

Sanderson is suing Paltrow for $300,000 — claiming that the accident in Park City was a result of negligence, and left him with physical injuries and emotional distress. After the collision, Sanderson’s attorneys said their client went to urgent care and to the emergency room.

On ski slopes, Utah law gives the skier who is downhill the right of way, so a central question in the case is who was farther down when the collision transpired. Both Paltrow and Sanderson claim that they were farther downhill when the other rammed into them.

Both sides are presenting their clients as conservative skiers who were stunned when a skier above them crashed into them.

Paltrow’s attorneys told jurors Tuesday that Sanderson was the one who crashed into her — a collision in which she sustained what in court filings they called a “full body blow.” Attorney Steve Owens noted that members of Paltrow’s group checked on Sanderson, who assured them he was fine — an interaction Sanderson doesn’t deny but said in court filings that he can’t remember.

Paltrow’s attorney cautioned jurors not to let sympathy for Sanderson’s medical ailments skew their judgements. He questioned the 76-year-old’s credibility, noting his age and documented, pre-collision brain injuries. He said that the Utah man had confirmed he was fine after the crash. Owens also said that Sanderson posted a “very happy, smiling picture” of himself online, being tobogganed down post-crash.

“His memories of the case get better over the years. That’s all I’m gonna say. That’s not how memory works,” Owens said.

Two witnesses testified on Tuesday: Craig Ramon, a friend and ski companion of Sanderson’s, and Karlene Davidson, a woman who was dating him in February 2016 during the crash.

Ramon, who said he was skiing roughly 35 feet (11 meters) away at the time of the crash, testified on Tuesday afternoon. An outdoorsman who skis more than 150 days annually, Ramon said he heard a loud scream and saw Sanderson’s ski tips fly up, causing him to fall face-down “spread-eagle” upon the collision. He testified that Paltrow hit Sanderson, bouncing off his back and sliding to his right.

Paltrow’s ski instructor, a Deer Valley employee, approached moments later and said, “Your buddy just took out Gwyneth Paltrow,” Ramon testified.

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Paltrow’s attorney’s attempted to paint Ramon as a close friend of Sanderson by showing pictures of him calmly smiling with other friends after the crash and brought up — but did not probe into — an email chain with Sanderson’s family that suggested the collision was captured with a GoPro camera. The footage has not been seen or included as part of the trial’s evidence.

Davidson, Sanderson’s ex-girlfriend, said that in addition to his injuries, she noticed his demeanor changed after the crash. He grew more distant and she said “had no joy left in his life,” which led to the demise of their relationship. Sanderson’s attorneys attributed the changes to the crash. Paltrow’s attorneys noted that the man had started dating another woman quickly after their break-up.

After his initial lawsuit seeking $3.1 million was dismissed, Sanderson amended the complaint and he is now seeking $300,000. Paltrow — the Oscar-winning actor known for her roles in Shakespeare in Love and Marvel’s Iron Man movies — filed a counterclaim, seeking attorney fees and $1 in damages.

Paltrow has alleged that Sanderson is overstating his injuries and trying to exploit her celebrity and wealth. In addition to her acting career, she is also the founder and CEO of high-end wellness company Goop.

“He demanded Ms. Paltrow pay him millions. If she did not pay, she would face negative publicity resulting from his allegations,” her attorneys wrote in a 2019 court filing.

The trial is expected to include testimony from numerous medical professionals and Paltrow’s children, Moses and Apple.

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Gwyneth Paltrow’s lawyer called the story of a retired optometrist who is suing her over a 2016 ski collision “utter B.S.” on Tuesday during the trial’s opening day in Utah, where the actor-turned-lifestyle influencer appeared in court looking sombre.

Gwyneth Paltrow’s lawyer called the story of a retired optometrist who is suing her over a 2016 ski collision “utter B.S.” on Tuesday during the trial’s opening day in Utah, where the actor-turned-lifestyle influencer appeared in court looking sombre. Paltrow and Terry Sanderson, the man suing her, sat across from each other in a Park City courtroom as their attorneys gave opening statements that provided strikingly different accounts of the crash. Both described their clients as victims and blamed the other for the collision at Deer Valley, one of the country’s most upscale ski resorts. The two showed little emotion as attorneys questioned their credibility and version of events on the first day of the trial, which is expected to last eight days. Sanderson’s attorneys said that they plan to call Paltrow to the stand to testify on Friday, but they could do so earlier in the week depending on the other witnesses’ availability. Paltrow — wearing a cream-colored knit sweater, tweed harem pants, and aviator-style reading glasses — shielded her face from photographers using a blue “GP”-initialed notebook as she entered and exited the courtroom. Sanderson wore a gray suit and left halfway before witnesses began testifying. Sanderson claims that Paltrow was cruising down the slopes so recklessly that they violently collided, leaving him on the ground as she and her entourage continued their descent down the skiers-only mountain known for its groomed runs, après-ski champagne yurts and posh clientele. “All skiers know that when they’re skiing down the mountain, it’s their responsibility to yield the right of way to skiers below them,” Sanderson’s attorney, Lawrence Buhler, told jurors, who — unlike those selected for most trials — walked into the courtroom smiling, likely because of their proximity to a major celebrity. Buhler highlighted his client’s military service record and tried to appeal to the jury’s sympathies — describing the broken ribs and brain trauma Sanderson sustained during and after the crash. Attempting to draw a contrast, Buhler described Paltrow as a wealthy, experienced skier who adopted a “So what?” attitude about the collision. “She hires multiple ski instructors for her children, which allows them to skip the lines. Private instructors cost thousands of dollars per day,” he said. Park City is a resort town in the Rocky Mountains that hosts the Sundance Film Festival, which draws a throng of celebrities each year. Paltrow and Sanderson both agree that they collided while on a beginner’s run seven years ago, yet both accuse the other of being at fault and skiing up behind them. Sanderson is suing Paltrow for $300,000 — claiming that the accident in Park City was a result of negligence, and left him with physical injuries and emotional distress. After the collision, Sanderson’s attorneys said their client went to urgent care and to the emergency room. On ski slopes, Utah law gives the skier who is downhill the right of way, so a central question in the case is who was farther down when the collision transpired. Both Paltrow and Sanderson claim that they were farther downhill when the other rammed into them. Both sides are presenting their clients as conservative skiers who were stunned when a skier above them crashed into them. Paltrow’s attorneys told jurors Tuesday that Sanderson was the one who crashed into her — a collision in which she sustained what in court filings they called a “full body blow.” Attorney Steve Owens noted that members of Paltrow’s group checked on Sanderson, who assured them he was fine — an interaction Sanderson doesn’t deny but said in court filings that he can’t remember. Paltrow’s attorney cautioned jurors not to let sympathy for Sanderson’s medical ailments skew their judgements. He questioned the 76-year-old’s credibility, noting his age and documented, pre-collision brain injuries. He said that the Utah man had confirmed he was fine after the crash. Owens also said that Sanderson posted a “very happy, smiling picture” of himself online, being tobogganed down post-crash. “His memories of the case get better over the years. That’s all I’m gonna say. That’s not how memory works,” Owens said. Two witnesses testified on Tuesday: Craig Ramon, a friend and ski companion of Sanderson’s, and Karlene Davidson, a woman who was dating him in February 2016 during the crash. Ramon, who said he was skiing roughly 35 feet (11 meters) away at the time of the crash, testified on Tuesday afternoon. An outdoorsman who skis more than 150 days annually, Ramon said he heard a loud scream and saw Sanderson’s ski tips fly up, causing him to fall face-down “spread-eagle” upon the collision. He testified that Paltrow hit Sanderson, bouncing off his back and sliding to his right. Paltrow’s ski instructor, a Deer Valley employee, approached moments later and said, “Your buddy just took out Gwyneth Paltrow,” Ramon testified. Paltrow’s attorney’s attempted to paint Ramon as a close friend of Sanderson by showing pictures of him calmly smiling with other friends after the crash and brought up — but did not probe into — an email chain with Sanderson’s family that suggested the collision was captured with a GoPro camera. The footage has not been seen or included as part of the trial’s evidence. Davidson, Sanderson’s ex-girlfriend, said that in addition to his injuries, she noticed his demeanor changed after the crash. He grew more distant and she said “had no joy left in his life,” which led to the demise of their relationship. Sanderson’s attorneys attributed the changes to the crash. Paltrow’s attorneys noted that the man had started dating another woman quickly after their break-up. After his initial lawsuit seeking $3.1 million was dismissed, Sanderson amended the complaint and he is now seeking $300,000. Paltrow — the Oscar-winning actor known for her roles in Shakespeare in Love and Marvel’s Iron Man movies — filed a counterclaim, seeking attorney fees and $1 in damages. Paltrow has alleged that Sanderson is overstating his injuries and trying to exploit her celebrity and wealth. In addition to her acting career, she is also the founder and CEO of high-end wellness company Goop. “He demanded Ms. Paltrow pay him millions. If she did not pay, she would face negative publicity resulting from his allegations,” her attorneys wrote in a 2019 court filing. The trial is expected to include testimony from numerous medical professionals and Paltrow’s children, Moses and Apple. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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