The Utah ski crash trial concluded with the verdict that Gwyneth Paltrow was not responsible.

 Gwyneth Paltrow has won a court case against Terry Sanderson, who sued her for causing a ski accident in Utah. The jury found Sanderson at fault for the crash and Paltrow's injury, and awarded Paltrow $1 in damages. Paltrow expressed satisfaction with the verdict and thanked the court.

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After a two-week trial where multiple witnesses testified to an incident that only one person saw, the highly-publicized verdict was reached. For many, it seemed to be a case that pitted two affluent lifestyles against each other.

In just two hours and 20 minutes, the jury found Terry Sanderson responsible for the crash and Paltrow's injury, with 100% comparative negligence. As requested by Paltrow, the court granted her $1 in damages, while her legal costs will be determined at a later time.

As Paltrow as she was leaving the court, told Sanderson “I wish you well.”

Paltrow expressed in an email that she was glad with the verdict and appreciated the hard work of the judge and jury in handling the case. She also mentioned that giving in to a false claim would have compromised her integrity.

Paltrow's lawyer Steven Owen commented, outside the court, “Gwyneth has a history of advocating for what she believes in – this situation was no different and she will continue to stand up for what is right.”

Sanderson, aged 76, had filed a $3 million lawsuit against Paltrow initially, but it was reduced to $300,000 before the trial. Paltrow filed a counter-suit alleging Sanderson hit her and exploited her fame and fortune. Following the verdict, entertainment lawyer Tre Lovell stated that Paltrow had not only won the legal battle but had also enhanced her reputation.

Sanderson sued Paltrow alleging that three years after the collision ,that she had been skiing recklessly and caused him serious injuries, including a brain injury, four broken ribs, and other harm.

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Paltrow testified that when Sanderson collided with her from behind, her initial reaction was to think that she might be sexually assaulted. When Sanderson's lawyer, Kristin VanOrman, asked Paltrow what made her think that, she responded that it was a passing thought.

The trial had several unintentionally amusing incidents that referred to a skier's rights in Utah, their turning and skiing abilities, the size and height differences between Sanderson and Paltrow, and the entitlement to anonymity for celebrities while skiing.