RETIRED optometrist Terry Sanderson was involved in a ski accident with actress Gwyneth Paltrow.
The 2016 accident led to a civil trial in Park City, Utah.
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Who is Terry Sanderson?
Terry Sanderson, 76, filed charges in January of 2019 against actress turned beauty mogul Gwyneth Paltrow for crashing into him at a ski resort.
Sanderson was suing the actress $300,000 for the ski collision.
The retired doctor claimed that the ski accident led to permanent brain damage and several broken ribs.
The incident took place at the Deer Valley ski resort in Park City, Utah.
Neurology specialist Dr. Wendell Gibby stated Sanderson was no longer a ‘high functioning person’ and ‘showed the hallmarks of a traumatic brain injury.’
Gwyneth Paltrow went on to counter sue the doctor claiming to have also received a ‘full body blow’ according to Independent.
What happened during the civil court trial?
The high profile celebrity court trial lasted for seven days before the jury was able to reach a verdict.
Trial day one: Terry Sanderson’s former partner took the stand.
Trial day two: Gwyneth Paltrow’s defense attorney cross examined Sanderson’s medical claim.
Trial day three: Terry Sanderson’s daughter takes the stand speaking on her father’s health post ski accident.
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Trial day four: Gwyneth Paltrow takes the stand claiming Sanderson collided into her.
Trial day five: Terry Sanderson takes the stand stating that he is ‘living another life now.’
Trial day six: Gwyneth Paltrow’s children Apple and Moses Martin testified in court.
Trial day seven: Closing arguments took place before jury reached a final verdict.
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The trial caught the fascination of many viewers leading to many viral moments.
Gwyneth Paltrow was slammed by viewers for wearing the same glasses as infamous serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer.
The internet was also quick to jump on the court case leading into the recirculation of multiple memes on twitter.
One the more breakout moments was when Dr Terry Sanderson’s email was exposed in which the eye expert called himself ‘famous’ as claimed by BBC.
What was the final verdict?
On March 30, 2023, the jury ruled in favor of Gwyneth Paltrow.
The final verdict concluded that the actress would not be held responsible for the Utah Ski accident.
After eight days, Gwyneth Paltrow was reward $1 for winning the case.
The judge ruled that the incident was not a hit and run.
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