After eight days in court in the United States, the trial for Gwyneth Paltrow’s 2016 ski accident ended with an acquittal for the actress.
The jury rejected the damages claim from Terry Sanderson, 76, a retired optometrist who sued the Hollywood star for inflicting extensive physical and mental injuries when the two collided on a beginner’s slope at Deer Ski Resort. Valley Resort, in Utah, United States, in February 2016.
Sanderson asked for a million-dollar compensation
The man, who was seeking compensation of $3.3 million (a figure later withdrawn and reduced to $300,000), claimed Paltrow was skiing “recklessly” and ran him over on the slope, knocking him unconscious on the snow.
For her part, the version of the Oscar winner was totally opposite to that of Sanderson, since the star of Hombre de Hierro She said she was enjoying a day of skiing with her family when she felt an impact on her back that threw her to the ground.
He was “obsessed” with the complaint
During the trial, specific details about Sanderson’s health, including pre-existing medical conditions, were presented. Even some of his relatives also testified to describe a man with a “difficult character” even before the accident.
At the beginning of the trial, the actress’ lawyer, Stephen Owens, claimed that Sanderson was “obsessed” with the complaint and that the case was based on “false accusations”.
Gwyneth Paltrow is acquitted
After almost more than a week, finally, this March 30, the jury deliberated that Gwyneth Paltrow did not cause the ski accident in 2016 in Utah; instead, the blame was “100 percent” on Sanderson, who will have to pay the actress a dollar as symbolic damages.
According to the media that have followed the case, the protagonist of Shakespeare in Love he received the news without making a gesture, while Terry Sanderson looked stricken.
Shortly after learning the sentence, Gwyneth Paltrow shared a message on your instagram accountwhere he thanked the judge and jury for their work.
I felt that accepting a false claim compromised my integrity. I am pleased with the outcome and appreciate all the hard work of Judge Holmberg and the jury. I appreciate his consideration in handling this case.
Source: Okchicas
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