Lamis Mohammed
Monday, 03 April 2023 03:00 AM
The court ruled in favor of the international actress Gwyneth Paltrowwhere she was found not guilty in the lawsuit filed against her over a 2016 crash in which she was involved while skiing at a resort in Utah, by Terry Sanderson.
Gwyneth Paltrow
The trial opened earlier this month in Utah, where dozens of witnesses have been called to testify, including Paltrow After two hours and 20 minutes of deliberation, the jury reached its verdict, finding Sanderson “100 percent” at fault in the incident. Subsequent.
Paltrow wrote in a statement she shared on her Instagram story: “I felt 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, and I thank them for their thoughtfulness in handling this case.”
According to the Associated Press, Paltrow’s attorney Steve Owens added in a statement read out of court that “Gwyneth has a history of standing up for what she believes in, this situation was no different and she will continue to stand up for what is right.”
Paltrow touched Sanderson’s shoulder and spoke to him before she left. She left the courtroom, telling the media outside the court that she said “I wish you well,” and that he replied, “Thank you, honey.”
Gwyneth Paltrow
The Guardian reported that Sanderson said it was a “real disappointment” how he was described during the trial, stating: “It wasn’t just about the facts of the accident, right? launch”.
Sanderson had claimed that Paltrow’s “reckless” behavior on the slopes led to her crashing into him, who he alleged “hit him hard, knocking him down.” Sanderson’s attorney told the court that Paltrow showed “willful disregard for other people on the mountain” on the day of the accident, as well as In addition to the brain injury, Sanderson’s complaint claimed that the accident also caused him to suffer four broken ribs as well as “pain, suffering, loss of enjoyment of life and emotional distress”.
During her testimony, Paltrow denied engaging in “risky behavior” while skiing, repeating her claim that Sanderson had hit her. .
