Key takeaways:
- 76-year-old retired optometrist Terry Sanderson is suing Gwyneth Paltrow for crashing into him while skiing recklessly at the Deer Valley Resort in Utah in 2016.
- Sanderson is seeking unspecified damages for physical and emotional distress.
- Paltrow’s legal team has denied the allegations and argued that Sanderson was skiing too slowly and recklessly, and that Paltrow was not at fault.
A trial is set to begin on Tuesday in a lawsuit filed by a 76-year-old retired optometrist against Gwyneth Paltrow. Terry Sanderson alleges that Paltrow crashed into him while skiing recklessly at the Deer Valley Resort in Utah in 2016. The resort is known for its groomed runs, après-ski champagne yurts, and posh clientele.
Sanderson claims that Paltrow collided with him and left him on the ground as she and her entourage continued their descent down the mountain. He is seeking unspecified damages for physical and emotional distress.
Paltrow’s legal team has denied the allegations and argued that Sanderson was skiing too slowly and recklessly, and that Paltrow was not at fault. They also argued that Sanderson was skiing outside of the designated ski area and that he was not wearing a helmet.
The trial is expected to last two days and will be heard by a jury of six people. It is unclear what the outcome of the trial will be, but it is sure to be closely watched by fans of both Paltrow and Sanderson.
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