Gwyneth Paltrow to take the stand in ski collision lawsuit
Gwyneth Paltrow to stand trial for Deer Valley ski crash https://t.co/gowoVyUv1V
- KWKT FOX 44 (@KWKTFOX44) March 21, 2023
source;https://twitter.com/KWKTFOX44/status/1638051654720274432
source;https://www.forbes.com/sites/legalentertainment/2023/03/20/gwyneth-paltrow-going-down-a-slippery-slope-in-a-ski-accident-lawsuit/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
In 2016, the actress was skiing down Deer Valley Resort’s slopes when she allegedly collided with retired optometrist Terry Sanderson. According to Mr. Sanderson, the impact resulted in a brain injury, concussion, and multiple broken bones.Nearly three years after the accident, Mr. Sanderson filed a $3.1 million hit-and-run lawsuit against Ms. Paltrow and her ski instructor, Eric Christiansen, who was later dropped from the claims. According to Mr. Sanderson, his delay in filing was due to attorney issues, as well as issues functioning due to the sustained concussion.
His claims also accused Ms. Paltrow of having “accepted no responsibility” for her role in the incident. The initial hit-and-run claims accused Ms. Paltrow of “ignoring, denying assistance to, and skiing away from Plaintiff,” when he was in need of help.
In response, Ms. Paltrow filed a countersuit claiming Mr. Sanderson was the one who caused the collision, hitting her from behind. She also claimed that the Plaintiff had stated he was okay following the crash. She feels the allegations are an attempt to "exploit her celebrity and wealth."The jury will now hear the evidence and decide who was negligent, if anyone. While Mr. Sanderson is seeking millions in alleged damages, Ms. Paltrow is seeking "symbolic damages in the amount of $1, plus her costs and attorney’s fees to defend this meritless claim.” The remaining funds will be donated to various charities, a common practice among high-net-worth individuals who have no need for the funds.