Actor Gwyneth Paltrow Accused Of Skiing "Out Of Control" In 2016 Crash Trial

A retired optometrist has sued Gwyneth Paltrow for $300,000, claiming he crash caused brain injuries. The actor has rejected the claim.

Actor Gwyneth Paltrow appeared in court in the US state of Utah on Tuesday, where she is being sued for damages by a retired optometrist over a skiing accident in 2016. The lawsuit claims Ms Paltrow crashed into Terry Sanderson, "knocking him down hard, knocking him out, and causing a brain injury, four broken ribs and other serious injuries". The actor has rejected the claim, with her lawyer calling Mr Sanderson's version of events "utter bull****", according to Sky News.

Her lawyer Steven Owens told the Park City court on the opening day that Mr Sanderson is "obsessed" with the lawsuit, and that the case was a "meritless claim of false allegation".

"Really kind of an offensive one. That she somehow left him an unconscious man and bolted? I can tell you, we believe it to be utter BS," said Owens.

The retired optometrist is suing Ms Paltrow for $300,000 (Rs 2.47 crore). Ms Paltrow says Mr Sanderson skied into her back, and is countersuing for a nominal $1 plus legal expenses.