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Breaking news, paltrow’s defense grills doctor over post-ski crash travels as trial nears end.

The retired optometrist suing Gwyneth Paltrow was grilled by her legal team Wednesday over the many physical activities he engaged in while traveling the world after their 2016 ski collision.

Paltrow’s lawyers called 76-year-old Terry Sanderson back to the witness stand in the final hour of their last full day to introduce witnesses.

They submitted several images as evidence of Sanderson on trips around the globe while questioning the plaintiff, who claimed he suffered traumatic brain injuries from the crash at Utah’s Deer Valley Resort that reportedly left him unable to enjoy his pastimes.

The Facebook photos and posts presented in court showed Sanderson riding a camel in Morocco, trudging up to Machu Picchu in Peru, ziplining and bike riding, hiking with his girlfriend, doing Zumba, playing mini-golf, exploring an escape room and more — all after the ski crash with Paltrow.

“Did you go to Peru?” Paltrow’s lawyer Steven Owens quizzed Sanderson , according to the Independent. “Walk the Golden trail? […] Did you do a zipline? […] Did you go to Europe? […] Did you go to the Netherlands three times? […] Rode bikes? Did bus tours?”

Sanderson answered yes to each of the rapid-succession questions.

According to the evidence, the retired doctor visited the Netherlands three times, Morocco twice and Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland, Thailand, Peru and Costa Rica all at least once since 2016, the outlet reported.

Earlier in the trial, Sanderson’s team had a medical expert and family members testify that he could no longer enjoy his normal, active lifestyle due to the injuries he suffered in the crash.

A neuroradiology specialist said Sanderson showed signs of brain damage that changed his behavior and personality.

The retired doc no longer did many of the activities he loved doing before the accident and struggled to maintain relationships with loved ones, his defense said.

“Terry had been a high-functioning, active person,” Dr. Wendell Gibby told jurors last week. “Every day he was doing lots of things. Meeting groups, wine tasting, skiing, volunteering. After the accident, he deteriorated abruptly and many of the activities he loved to do, he stopped doing.” 

Paltrow’s team also called on several experts to testify Wednesday.

They claimed Sanderson’s deteriorating cognitive abilities were caused by aging, not the skiing accident.

They even said his mind was on the decline years before the crash with the star.

Upon cross-examination, Sanderson’s own attorneys sought to prove that his travels were part of his recovery efforts and a desire to return to his normal routine — which often included trips across the country and world.

“Have you always traveled in your life?” his lawyer Kristin VanOrman asked her own client.

Sanderson said he has, at least since he retired.

“Have you ever told this jury, or tried to insinuate in this trial, that you couldn’t travel?”

“Absolutely not,” the former doctor answered, according to the Independent.

“Looking back on that time, I was determined to prove I didn’t have any mental issues,” he told the court. “Everything I did was to stamp that in my record, that this guy is trying hard.”

Sanderson said despite the smiley photographs he posted on social media, he “struggled” during many of those excursions.

“I couldn’t go by myself anymore, and I found that out the hard way when [my girlfriend] Robin decided that she didn’t like me anymore after five years,” he added, according to the publication.

The former MD claimed that Paltrow, 50, was skiing recklessly when she crashed into him from behind — but Paltrow said Sanderson crashed into her.

Sanderson is seeking $300,000 in damages from the famous actress, who filed a countersuit for $1 in damages as well as the cost of her legal fees.

Both parties are expected to present their closing arguments Thursday. After that, the eight-person jury will begin deliberations.

With Post wires

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Gwyneth Paltrow ski case: Accuser who became 'self-imposed recluse' seen in dozens of travel photos after crash

Terry Sanderson claimed he was "living another life" following a ski collision in 2016 which he says was Gwyneth Paltrow's fault. The film star's legal team presented the court with photos of his travels following the crash.

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Thursday 30 March 2023 04:18, UK

Gwyneth Paltrow's accuser, who claims he became a "self-imposed recluse" after a 2016 ski crash, has been shown multiple photos on Facebook of him travelling following the incident.

Terry Sanderson, a 76-year-old retired optometrist, said he was "living another life" after a collision with Paltrow on a Utah ski slope, which he says left him with broken ribs and severe brain injuries.

He is suing the movie star for $300,000 (£244,000), while Paltrow is counter-suing for the nominal amount of $1, saying Mr Sanderson hit her.

Taking the stand for a second time in the case, Mr Sanderson was shown pictures by Paltrow 's lawyers, taken from his own Facebook page, of him enjoying multiple holidays after the accident, including hiking and skiing.

He accepted he had travelled to multiple countries and attended a Cinco de Mayo celebration and rock gig.

Mr Sanderson said he travelled because "it was part of the healing process" as he "was told by several neurologists and cognitive therapists" to return to his routine of travelling, which happened "since retirement mostly".

Read more: 'Mum used the f word after collision', says star's son Man suing film star describes moment of impact He claimed he struggled during the trips, unable to go by himself.

"Looking back at that time, I was determined to prove I didn't have any mental issues," he said.

Mr Sanderson said it was "very difficult" to sue a celebrity and his life had been "exposed" during the lawsuit.

Having already testified , Paltrow said she felt "very sorry" for her accuser's health following the incident, but that she was not "at fault" and had been the crash "victim" instead.

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Mr Sanderson then apologised to Paltrow for previously referring to her as sounding "like King Kong coming out of the jungle", clarifying that his intention had been "twisted up".

Closing arguments will be presented on Thursday.

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Gwyneth Paltrow's accuser who claims he became a 'recluse' after 2016 ski-slope crash is seen hiking and skiing on luxury trips to Morocco, Peru and Thailand in the years following: Expert says he had no signs of 'significant concussion'

• Terry Sanderson, 76, said he was 'living another life' after the collision in 2016
• Doctor testified that Mr Sanderson didn't show signs of 'significant' concussion

By ELENA SALVONI

Published: 04:18 EST, 30 March 2023 | Updated: 07:03 EST, 30 March 2023

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Gwyneth Paltrow 's accuser in the ongoing trial over a 2016 ski crash, who claims he became a 'self-imposed recluse' in the aftermath, has been grilled by attorneys over multiple photos on Facebook showing him travelling following the incident.

The Oscar-winning actress's attorneys questioned the retired optometrist who is suing her over a 2016 ski crash, which he claims left him with broken ribs and severe brain damage.

Terry Sanderson, 76, said he was 'living another life' after the collision with Ms Paltrow on a Utah ski slope, which he says left him with broken ribs and severe brain injuries. 

The retired doctor is suing Ms Paltrow for $300,000 for allegedly crashing into him from behind in 2016. Ms Paltrow has countered the civil suit for the amount of $1, claiming she is innocent and that he crashed into her. 

Late on Wednesday afternoon, Paltrow's attorneys called Sanderson back to the stand for the second time in the case to cast doubt on his claims of life-altering injuries. 

Terry Sanderson, 76, said he was 'living another life' after the collision with Ms Paltrow on a Utah ski slope, which he says left him with broken ribs and severe brain injuries

One picture, introduced into evidence in the trial yesterday, showed Terry Sanderson skiing

Picture albums on Facebook from holdays taken by Terry Sanderson after the 2016 collision

While on holiday, Mr Sanderson was also pictured taking part in activities like skiing and cycling

Mr Sanderson was pictured hiking in a picture after the February 2016 collision

Mr Sanderson riding a camel in a personal picture from a 2018 holiday

Mr Sanderson said the trips had been a struggle for him and that he had been unable to travel by himself

A pictured, dated 2018, appears to show Mr Sanderson rafting with a group

Instead of revisiting his medical history or expert testimonies, they asked questions about Sanderson's luxury and adventure travel after the crash.

They introduced photos into evidence of Sanderson riding a camel in Morocco, trekking up to Machu Picchu in Peru.

While on holiday, he was also pictured taking part in activities like skiing and cycling. 

He also took a continent-wide loop around Europe with stops in the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, France and Belgium.

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow, who is being sued by Mr Sanderson over the accident, pictured in court yesterday

Following closing arguments from both sides on Thursday, the jury will likely make their decision later that day or on Friday.

The retiree accepted that he had travelled to multiple countries and attended a Cinco de Mayo celebration and rock concert. 

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He claimed that he had travelled he travelled because 'it was part of the healing process' and that he 'was told by several neurologists and cognitive therapists' to return to his routine of travelling, which happened 'since retirement mostly'.

He added that the trips had been a struggle for him and that he had been unable to travel by himself.

'Looking back at that time, I was determined to prove I didn't have any mental issues,' he said. 

Discussing the impact of the case on him, Mr Sanderson said it had been 'very difficult' to sue a celebrity and his life had been 'exposed'.

Also called to the stand on Wednesday was Neuropsychologist Angela Eastvold, who told the court that after the collision he had increased alcohol consumption, which is not typical of someone suffering from concussion.

She testified that Mr Sanderson had reported to his doctors that he was drinking five to six drinks, two to three times a week, a minimum of ten a week. 

She described this as drinking 'drinking excessively'.

Dr Eastvold said that if Sanderson did have a 'significant' concussion as he claimed, he would have had a 'reduced tolerance to alcohol.'

Additionally, she testified that the retired doctor did not show any signs he had suffered a 'significant' concussion.

She said he did not suffer from dizziness nor displayed any signs of 'attention deficits'. 

Psychological evaluations on him showed that he scored high on 'narcissism' and 'likes attention', according to Dr Eastvold.

A picture, dated shortly after the 2016 crash, shows Mr Sanderson smiling while out hiking

A selfie taken by Mr Sanderson, dated 2016

READ MORE:  The smile that says she knows she's winning? Gwyneth Paltrow smirks while leaving court in Park City after her lawyers undermined case of man suing her over ski accident

Gwyneth Paltrow's attorneys continued to rely mostly on experts to mount their defense on Wednesday, the seventh day of the trial over her 2016 ski collision with a 76-year-old retired optometrist.

Paltrow's defense team called to the stand a radiologist, a neurologist, a neuropsychologist and a forensic psychologist, leaning on medical analysis rather than the testimony of the actor-turned-lifestyle influencer's friends or husband in order to make their case. 

Experts called by Paltrow's side testified that brain scans suggest Sanderson's cognitive abilities began to decline years before the crash with Paltrow. 

They challenged claims made last week by his doctors, who attributed his disorientation and memory loss to post-concussion syndrome.

'Aging can result in this,' radiologist Carl Black said, pointing to Sanderson's brain scan, which he said showed microvascular ischemic disease of white matter, 'because we're all deteriorating to some degree or other everyday we live.'

Time constraints have challenged both sides throughout the eight-day trial and forced difficult decisions about who to call to testify from their lengthy roster of witnesses. 

The judge presiding over the trial in Park City has made it clear that he wants both sides to give their closing arguments by Thursday afternoon - in order to give the jury enough time to deliberate and come to a consensus.

The amount of money at stake for both sides pales in comparison to the typical legal costs of a multiyear lawsuit, private security detail and expert witness-heavy trial. 

The second week of trial has made clear that attorneys have spared little expense on making their case.

Sanderson's attorney told the jury last week that, for him, the trial was about 'value, not cost.'

To accompany their expert witnesses - many who have testified to being paid more than $10,000 - Paltrow's defense team has played multiple high-resolution animations depicting their side's version of the events that took place in February 2016 on a beginner run at Utah's Deer Valley Resort.

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Top 10 notable moments from Gwyneth Paltrow's ski crash lawsuit trial

By Caitlin O'Kane

Updated on: March 28, 2023 / 9:51 PM EDT / CBS News

Gwyneth Paltrow is being sued by Terry Sanderson , a retired optometrist who alleges she skied into him in Deer Valley, Utah, in 2016. Sanderson, 76, says he suffered broken ribs and brain injury symptoms after the collison. Paltrow maintains that it was Sanderson who skied into her back and is countersuing for $1. 

Both Paltrow and Sanderson have taken the stand during the high-profile trial. Here are some of the top moments from testimony. 

Paltrow said she first thought the accident was a "practical joke" or "something perverted"

Paltrow was on a ski trip with her children, Apple and Moses, as well as then-boyfriend Brad Falchuck, who she has since married, and his children. 

While being questioned by Sanderson's lawyer Kristin VanOrman, Paltrow said she was an intermediate skier and said she was on a "green run" – or easy mountain – when she was allegedly hit in the back by another skier. 

"Two skis came between my skis, forcing my legs apart," Paltrow testified. "And then, there was a body pressing against me and there was a very strange, grunting noise. My brain was trying to make sense of what was happening. I thought, 'Is this a practical joke? Is someone doing something perverted? This is really really strange.'"

 "My mind was going very, very quickly and I was trying to ascertain what was happening," she said.

2. Sanderson said he immediately apologized after a skier collided with him

Sanderson testified that when he was skiing, he heard something strange — a "blood-curdling scream." Then, he alleges, he was hit.

"I'm thinking, I got to placate this [skier]. He's really mad," he said. "I remember saying, 'I'm sorry. I'm sorry.' Twice."

He said his apology sounded like a whisper. "Nothing was coming out. My lips were moving, my tongue was moving, there was nothing coming out of my mouth. And my heart rate went up again."

3. Sanderson didn't immediately know the other skier was Paltrow

Sanderson, who was with a group on the slopes that day, went to urgent care after the collision to have his injuries checked. He said it was there that he believes his friend, Craig Ramon, told him Paltrow was the other skier involved. 

Sanderson testified that he's "not into celebrity worship," so he "didn't care at that point."

"Did you think it was cool to collide with a celebrity?" VanOrman asked. 

"Absolutely not. That is not who I am, no," he said. 

4. Paltrow's attorney says Sanderson called himself "famous"

Paltrow's attorney Steve Owens said Sanderson wrote on Facebook after the collision. "What does he post to his daughters? 'I'm famous.' He doesn't post, 'I'm hurt.' He doesn't post googly gawk. Is that the right word? Confusing stuff," Owens said. 

Paltrow's attorney also referenced an email about the collision from one of Sanderson's daughters saying, "I also can't believe this is all on GoPro." Sanderson said there is no GoPro footage of the collision and such a video has not surfaced as evidence. 

5. A witness testified it was Paltrow who "slammed" into Sanderson

Craig Ramon, who was with Sanderson that day, described what he allegedly saw during the collision. He said she "slammed" into Sanderson's back "very hard."

"His skis, actually, the tips go out like this and he falls face down," Ramon testified. "So, he's kind of spread-eagle. And he goes facedown and Gwyneth's on the top of him." 

6. Sanderson and a doctor explained his alleged cognitive issues

Dr. Wendell Gibby, a neuroradiology expert, testified Sanderson's personality changed after the accident. "He was every day doing lots of things, meet-up groups, skiing, wine tasting, volunteering for various organizations and so forth," Gibby said on the stand. "But after his accident, he deteriorated abruptly."

Gibby said Sanderson stopped many of his activities, like dancing, and "his personal interactions with his children and his grandchildren suffered." 

He also said Sanderson once went to Home Depot after the collision and forgot why he was there. "And one occasion in the record, he describes having to call the police to come and pick him up because he's lost his car when he was hiking, something that hadn't happened to him before," Gibby said.

Sanderson also explained that he started having trouble remembering where he was going, blaming it on "visual memory loss" as a result of the accident. He said he now needs to use maps to find places he's gone to dozens of times before. 

7. Paltrow said she didn't ask if Sanderson was hurt

During a terse exchange with Sanderson's attorney, Paltrow said she later found out that Sanderson had broken four ribs and needed to be taken down the slope in a toboggan. When VanOrman asked if Paltrow inquired if he was OK, the actress answered: "What is your name again? I'm sorry. Kristin?"

"Sorry, I was going to say, Kristin, I think you have to keep in mind when you're the victim of a crash, your psychology is not necessarily thinking about the person who perpetrated it," Paltrow said.

8. Sanderson said he broke up with his girlfriend after suffering complications from the accident

When VanOrman asked the plaintiff why he broke up with his girlfriend, he said he told her to leave him. "I knew she didn't buy into this. She didn't buy into me not being the same person coming into the relationship," Sanderson said, beginning to cry. 

He said he didn't know if he would "get back to normal again." He said the breakup was sad for both of them, but his ex is now in a new relationship. "And that was the purpose, and I think better than what I would've brought, honestly. It's hard to admit that, but it's true," he said. 

9. Debate over a dollar

Paltrow's attorney held up a dollar at the start of the trial – the symbolic amount Paltrow is counter-suing for. 

Sanderson's attorney later referenced the gimmick, saying Paltrow didn't entirely tell the truth when she testified she was counter-suing for just a dollar. "You are also asking – and this is not for the jury to decide, but this is for the court to decide later – you're asking for your attorney's fees in this case, which could be quite substantial. Is that not true?" VanOrman asked.

Paltrow answered: "So I'm asking for $1 for me and then reimbursement of attorney's fees, which is a separate thing."

10. Paltrow was grilled about her friendship with Taylor Swift

Because Taylor Swift once sued for $1 in a 2017  groping trial against a radio station DJ , Paltrow was asked if that inspired her $1 suit. 

During the trial, VanOrman referenced a 2020 deposition, during which she asked if Paltrow knew about Swift's suit – which the pop star won . Paltrow testified that she did not know about it at the time, but has since learned about it. 

"OK. Are you good friends with Taylor Swift?" VanOrman asked. 

Paltrow replied "no" and explained: "I would not say we're good friends. We're friendly. I've taken my kids to one of her concerts before, but we don't talk very often."

Paltrow's lawyer objected to the line of questioning, but the judge sustained. 

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Caitlin O'Kane is a New York City journalist who works on the CBS News social media team as a senior manager of content and production. She writes about a variety of topics and produces "The Uplift," CBS News' streaming show that focuses on good news.

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