Expert witness in the ski collision trial involving actress Gwyneth Paltrow and plaintiff Terry Sanderson has suggested that Sanderson’s health issues may be linked to anxiety or dementia rather than the 2016 ski accident.
Expert Witness in Ski Collision of Gwyneth Paltrow ( Photo : CNN )
Expert Witness in Ski Collision of Gwyneth Paltrow
Neuropsychologist Angela Eastvold testified that anxiety could be playing a significant role in Sanderson’s perceived cognitive difficulties, while Dr. Robert Hoesch claimed that depression, anxiety, and early signs of dementia were more likely to be causing Sanderson’s symptoms. Sanderson is suing Paltrow for $300,000, claiming that she severely injured him when she collided with him from behind during a day on the slopes at Utah’s Deer Valley Resort. Paltrow’s defense has used digitally created animations to illustrate different angles of the accident, including the view of ski instructor Eric Christiansen and a bird’s-eye view.
During the trial, Sanderson’s lawyers questioned the expert witnesses’ opinions, and Sanderson’s daughter, Polly Grasham, revealed changes she had noticed in her father’s behavior.
However, Eastvold and Hoesch believed that Sanderson’s health problems were pre-existing or unrelated to the ski collision. The jury also heard from biomechanical engineer Irving Scher, who explained that Paltrow’s version of events matched the laws of physics. At the same time, Sanderson’s friend Craig Ramon claimed that Paltrow had collided with Sanderson from behind, causing him to fall forward and faceplant in the snow.
Paltrow took the stand during the trial and explained that she initially thought she was sexually assaulted during the accident.
However, Sanderson has maintained that Paltrow skied into him from behind. The trial also involved an attempt by Sanderson’s lawyers to get Paltrow to reenact the collision, which the judge denied. The jury is expected to hear from Paltrow’s husband, Brad Falchuk, as proceedings near a close.
The trial has gained national attention, and Paltrow’s defense has used theatrical displays, including digitally created animations, to illustrate their version of events. The case has also highlighted the potential long-term health effects of skiing accidents and the importance of seeking medical attention promptly. While the expert witnesses’ testimony may provide some insight into Sanderson’s health issues, the trial ultimately raises questions about who is responsible for accidents on the slopes and how they can be prevented. According to FOX News.
