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Gwyneth Paltrow: Ski collision civil trial

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Proceedings · RECORDING 1

2023 trial · Day 1 · Opening statements

WATCH LIVE: Gwyneth Paltrow Ski Crash Trial — Sanderson v. Paltrow

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Case background

More background & key dates

On March 30, 2023, the jury found Paltrow was not at fault, assigned responsibility to Sanderson and awarded her one dollar. This archive follows Law&Crime’s eight trial-day broadcasts through the verdict. It is a civil liability case, so there is no criminal verdict or sentencing hearing.

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Key dates

February 26, 2016
The ski collision occurred at Deer Valley Resort. Source ↗
March 21, 2023
The civil trial began in Utah. Source ↗
March 30, 2023
The jury found for Paltrow and awarded her one dollar. Source ↗

Collection scope & recording notes

Terry Sanderson sued Gwyneth Paltrow over a 2016 skiing collision at Deer Valley Resort in Utah. Each said the other skier caused the crash. The civil trial examined the parties’ accounts, witness testimony and medical evidence; Paltrow brought a counterclaim seeking one dollar. Eight Law&Crime broadcasts, from opening statements on March 21 through closing arguments and the March 30 verdict. This is a civil trial; there is no sentencing recording. Duplicate testimony highlights and commentary programs are excluded. 8 recordings, approximately 73 broadcast hours. Original source titles and credits are retained. LIVE in a title refers to the original broadcast. Recordings can contain breaks and broadcaster commentary; this is not a certified complete court record.

THE VIEWER’S GUIDE · 2023 Utah civil trial · Sanderson v. Paltrow

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How do the competing accounts of the collision compare with the witness and expert evidence? Include the recording day and time.

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Was Paltrow charged with a crime?

No. This was a civil dispute over responsibility and damages following a ski collision. The archive ends with the civil verdict, not criminal sentencing.

What is included in this collection?

Eight Law&Crime broadcasts, from opening statements on March 21 through closing arguments and the March 30 verdict. This is a civil trial; there is no sentencing recording. Duplicate testimony highlights and commentary programs are excluded.

Is this the official complete court record?

No. This is a viewing collection of available broadcaster recordings. Uploads may contain breaks, commentary, edits or omissions. Original titles and credits are preserved, and LIVE in a title refers to the original broadcast. This guide describes the historical trial, not the current status of appeals.

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Gwyneth Paltrow: Ski collision civil trial

Jury Duty

2023 trial · Day 1 · Opening statements

The viewing order.

2023 trial · Day 1 · Opening statements

2023 trial · Day 2

2023 trial · Day 3

2023 trial · Day 4

2023 trial · Day 5

2023 trial · Day 6

2023 trial · Day 7

2023 civil trial · Day 8 · Closings and verdict