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Jury finds Gwyneth Paltrow is not at fault for 2016 Utah ski collision
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Gwyneth Paltrow not responsible for ski crash, jury finds in civil trial
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Gwyneth Paltrow was not responsible for a 2016 collision on a Utah ski slope, a jury ruled Thursday. Retired optometrist Terry Sanderson sued Paltrow over the crash and had been seeking “more than $300,000” in damages.
Paltrow countersued, seeking $1 in damages along with attorneys’ fees, which the jury awarded.
“I felt that acquiescing to a false claim compromised my integrity,” Paltrow said in a statement after the verdict was read. “I am pleased with the outcome and I appreciate all of the hard work of Judge Holmberg and the jury, and thank them for their thoughtfulness in handling this case.”
The eight-person jury throughout the trial heard testimony focused heavily on which skier was downhill at the time of the crash, because, according to a skier code of responsibility, the uphill skier is at fault in a collision.
After a relatively short deliberation, the jury concluded that Sanderson, who suffered four broken ribs in the crash, was 100% at fault for the collision.
“We are pleased with this unanimous outcome and appreciate the judge and jury’s thoughtful handling of the case,” Patlrow’s attorney, Steve Owen, said in a statement. “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.”
Both Sanderson and Paltrow testified during the trial, each telling considerably different stories.
Paltrow testified that at first, she thought the accident was a “sexual assault” or a “practical joke.” She said two skis slid right between her legs and her skis. She felt a body “press against my back,” she said, before the two skiers fell to the ground.
“He was groaning and grunting in a disturbing way,” Paltrow testified. She clarified that she didn’t think the collision was an assault but that was the thought that went through her head during that split second.
Sanderson, however, testified that he had heard “a blood-curdling scream,” and assumed another skier was out of control.
“I got hit in my back so hard, and right at my shoulder blades. It felt like it was perfectly centered, the fists and the poles were right there, at my shoulder blades. Serious, serious smack. I’ve never been hit that hard,” he testified, claiming that the collision sent him “flying.”
Only one other person claimed to have witnessed the crash, and evidence presented at trial showed that, at the time, that man thought Paltrow had crashed into Sanderson.
But Paltrow’s attorneys called a series of experts who used computer-animated renderings and physics demonstrations drawn on a whiteboard to show that Paltrow was downhill when the two collided.
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Jury finds Gwyneth Paltrow not at fault in ski crash
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Gwyneth Paltrow ski lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
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The trial over a 2016 ski accident involving Gwyneth Paltrow is expected to wrap up Thursday, with attorneys presenting their closing arguments ahead of sending the case to the jury for deliberations. Beyond the spectacle of watching the Oscar-winning actress and businesswoman recount the incident, the decision could set a legal precedent affecting millions of skiers and snowboarders: Who is liable when collisions occur on the slopes?
Terry Sanderson, 76, sued Paltrow for $3.1 million after alleging that she crashed into him at the tony Deer Valley resort in Park City, Utah. After a judge dismissed his initial suit, he later refiled his complaint seeking more than $300,000. Paltrow, 50, countersued for a symbolic $1 and attorney fees.
In each taking the stand last week, Paltrow and Sanderson presented starkly different accounts of the collision and called a succession of medical experts and witnesses to buttress their claims. Paltrow’s ski instructor at the time of the incident, Deer Valley veteran Eric Christiansen, blamed Sanderson for the crash, which occurred on a beginner ski run.
“Gwyneth was making her turns very rhythmically,” he said under oath, while alleging that Sanderson “was making wide radius turns and taking up a large swath of the ski slope.”
For his part, Sanderson has accused Paltrow of barreling into him, breaking four of his ribs and causing a severe concussion whose symptoms lingered for years. Despite these dueling accounts, legal experts said the case will likely turn on something more tangible: Paltrow’s and Sanderson’s respective location on the mountain just before the crash occurred.
Uphill or downhill?
Sanderson sued Paltrow in 2019, claiming she was skiing recklessly and crashed into him from above. Paltrow’s countersuit claimed Sanderson hit her from behind. The case hinges on which of the two parties acted in an unreasonable manner while on skis, attorneys told CBS MoneyWatch.
“When one skier hits another, the issue is negligence. Did they do something wrong?” said personal injury attorney Roger Kohn, of Kohn Rath Law.
Jeff Swinger / AP
As far as conduct on the ski slopes go, it’s almost always the duty of the uphill skier to beware of the downhill skier. In other words, the downhill skier — the person who is further down the slope — has the right of way.
“The uphill skier has to watch out for the downhill skier. If you’re overtaking someone and hit them, chances are you are liable and at fault,” Kohn added.
According to the National Ski Areas Association’s responsibility code, which governs ski resorts in North America, “people ahead or downhill of you have the right of way. You must avoid them.”
Skiers must also “always stay in control” and be able to stop to avoid other people.
An animated recreation of the pair’s crash, which was introduced in court Monday, shows the skiers’ positions relative to one another from Christiansen’s perspective. It also depicted Paltrow lying on top of Sanderson following the collision.
Christiansen explained that Paltrow could only have ended up on top of Sanderson if she had been hit from behind.
Collisions happen
Ski collisions are not uncommon and when injuries result, lawyers sometimes get involved.
“Some lawyers based their whole career on ski accidents,” Bryn “Butch” Peterson, a veteran Colorado ski instructor, told CBS MoneyWatch. He added that he once saw a woman get hit by a skier who came “blasting out of a tree trail” in Vail, Colorado.
Rick Bowmer / AP
But unlike that incident, most ski accidents aren’t caused by skier-skier or skier-snowboarder collisions; they happen when skiers hit a tree or other type of obstacle.
There were 57 reported fatal incidents during the 2021-2022 ski season, according to NSAA, most of which resulted from skiers hitting trees. Males represented 95% of all fatalities. There were an additional 54 reported “catastrophic” incidents during the same season.
Homeowners insurance
Most homeowners insurance policies also include general liability coverage that essentially follows a homeowner around even when they’re outside of their residence, including when they are on skis.
“It covers you if there’s something dangerous in your home or on your property and someone gets hurt and sues you, but it also follows you around if you’re at the grocery store and run a kid over with a shopping cart, and it covers ski collision claims,” said David Cutt, of Cutt, Kendell & Olson in Salt Lake City, Utah.
“So that’s what is going on here. In this case, if Paltrow has homeowners coverage, then that steps in and pays a settlement or a judgement unto the limits of the policy,” he said.
Typically, a lawyer would only get involved if the defendant is wealthy or has homeowners insurance, according to Kohn.
“If you sue someone who doesn’t have homeowners coverage, it’s a waste of time,” he said.
But, he added, if they have insurance, that policy will kick in, and the insurer will defend the claim as well as pay it.
It’s not always the case that one party is negligent in a two-person collision.
“But there is a clear case of liability if you can show the other skier was skiing too fast, acting improperly or should’ve seen the other skier,” he said.
He said, she said
Cutt said he’s tried dozens or more of these cases in Utah and the judgment always hinges on who the jury believes were the uphill and downhill skiers.
“In this trial, Sanderson says he was the downhill skier and she ran into him from behind, and she says exactly the opposite — that she was skiing along and he plowed into her from uphill,” Cutt said.
“So what it’s going to come down to is, the jury is going to listen to everybody about the collision itself and the aftermath and decide who they think is credible and who isn’t,” Cutt said. “And the fact that it’s Gwyneth Paltrow is the big elephant in the room.”
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Gwyneth Paltrow testifies in civil trial over Utah skiing accident
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Gwyneth Paltrow ski lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
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Oscar-winning actress and businesswoman Gwyneth Paltrow is in court this week for a civil trial over a 2016 collision with another skier, with the case raising questions about who is legally liable when collisions occur on the slopes.
In court arguments, lawyers for Paltrow and plaintiff Terry Sanderson have painted their clients as prudent skiers, while trading mutual accusations about who was at fault for a crash at Deer Valley resort in Park City, Utah.
Sanderson, 76, is expected to testify on Friday, while Paltrow also may take the stand. Sanderson’s lawyer has sought to portray the actor as out of touch, while Paltrow’s attorney cast doubt on Sanderson’s memory, noting his age and prior brain injuries. Paltrow, who also founded wellness and lifestyle brand GOOP, also alleges Sanderson sued her to exploit her fame and wealth.
Yet the case could turn on something more tangible, attorneys say: their location on the mountain when the crash occurred.
Uphill or downhill?
Sanderson sued Paltrow, 50, in 2019, claiming she was skiing recklessly and crashed into him from above, causing serious injuries and emotional distress. Paltrow later countersued, claiming it was Sanderson who hit her from behind.
The case hinges on which of the two parties acted in an unreasonable manner while on skis, experts told CBS MoneyWatch.
“When one skier hits another, the issue is negligence. Did they do something wrong?” said personal injury attorney Roger Kohn, of Kohn Roth Law.
Jeff Swinger / AP
As far as conduct on the ski slopes go, it’s almost always the duty of the uphill skier to beware of the downhill skier. In other words, the downhill skier — the person who is further down the slope — has the right of way.
“The uphill skier has to watch out for the downhill skier. If you’re overtaking someone and hit them, chances are you are liable and at fault,” Kohn added.
According to the National Ski Areas Association’s responsibility code, which governs ski resorts in North America, “people ahead or downhill of you have the right of way. You must avoid them.”
Skiers must also “always stay in control” and be able to stop to avoid other people.
Collisions happen
Ski collisions are not uncommon and when injuries result, lawyers sometimes get involved.
“Some lawyers based their whole career on ski accidents,” Bryn “Butch” Peterson, a veteran Colorado ski instructor, told CBS MoneyWatch. He added that he once saw a woman get hit by a skier who came “blasting out of a tree trail” in Vail, Colorado.
Rick Bowmer / AP
But unlike that incident, most ski accidents aren’t caused by skier-skier or skier-snowboarder collisions; they happen when skiers hit a tree or other type of obstacle.
There were 57 reported fatal incidents during the 2021-2022 ski season, according to NSAA, most of which resulted from skiers hitting trees. Males represented 95% of all fatalities. There were an additional 54 reported “catastrophic” incidents during the same season.
Homeowners insurance
Most homeowners insurance policies also include general liability coverage that essentially follows a homeowner around even when they’re outside of their residence, including when they are on skis.
“It covers you if there’s something dangerous in your home or on your property and someone gets hurt and sues you, but it also follows you around if you’re at the grocery store and run a kid over with a shopping cart, and it covers ski collision claims,” said David Cutt, of Cutt, Kendell and Olson in Salt Lake City, Utah.
“So that’s what is going on here. In this case, if Paltrow has homeowners coverage, then that steps in and pays a settlement or a judgement unto the limits of the policy,” he said.
Typically, a lawyer would only get involved if the defendant is wealthy or has homeowners insurance, according to Kohn.
“If you sue someone who doesn’t have homeowners coverage, it’s a waste of time,” he said.
But, he added, if they have insurance, that policy will kick in, and the insurer will defend the claim as well as pay it.
It’s not always the case that one party is negligent in a two-person collision.
“But there is a clear case of liability if you can show the other skier was skiing too fast, acting improperly or should’ve seen the other skier,” he said.
He said, she said
Cutt said he’s tried dozens or more of these cases in Utah and the judgment always hinges on who the jury believes were the uphill and downhill skiers.
“In this trial, Sanderson says he was the downhill skier and she ran into him from behind, and she says exactly the opposite — that she was skiing along and he plowed into her from uphill,” Cutt said.
“So what it’s going to come down to is, the jury is going to listen to everybody about the collision itself and the aftermath and decide who they think is credible and who isn’t,” Cutt said. “And the fact that it’s Gwyneth Paltrow is the big elephant in the room.”
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Gwyneth Paltrow ski lawsuit: When two skiers collide, who is at fault?
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Oscar-winning actress turned businesswoman Gwyneth Paltrow is appearing in court this week in a civil trial over a 2016 collision with another skier at Deer Valley resort in Park City, Utah. The lawsuit raises questions about who is liable when one skier hits another on the slopes.
In court arguments, lawyers for Paltrow and plaintiff Terry Sanderson each painted their clients as conservative skiers who were stunned when the other party crashed into them from above. Sanderson’s lawyer described Paltrow as wealthy and out of touch, while Paltrow’s attorney cast doubt on Sanderson’s memory, noting his age of 76 and prior brain injuries.
But it’s Paltrow’s location on the mountain in relation to Sanderson that will likely determine whether or not she’ll be ordered to pay him as much as millions in damages, attorneys say.
The Deer Valley guest sued Paltrow in 2019, claiming she was skiing recklessly and crashed into him from above, causing serious, permanent injuries and emotional distress. Paltrow later countersued, claiming it was Sanderson who hit her from behind.
Paltrow, who founded wellness and lifestyle brand GOOP, has alleged — and some legal experts speculate — that Sanderson sued her in an attempt to exploit her fame and wealth.
“He demanded Ms. Paltrow pay him millions. If she did not pay, she would face negative publicity resulting from his allegations,” her attorneys wrote in a 2019 court filing.
RICK BOWMER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Uphill or downhill?
In any event, the case hinges on which of the two parties acted in an unreasonable manner while on skis.
“When one skier hits another, the issue is negligence. Did they do something wrong?” personal injury attorney Roger Kohn, of Kohn Roth Law, told CBS MoneyWatch.
As far as conduct on the ski slopes go, it’s almost always the duty of the uphill skier to beware of the downhill skier. In other words, the downhill skier — the person who is further down the slope — has the right of way.
“The uphill skier has to watch out for the downhill skier. If you’re overtaking someone and hit them, chances are you are liable and at fault,” Kohn added.
According to the National Ski Areas Association’s responsibility code, which governs ski resorts in North America, “people ahead or downhill of you have the right of way. You must avoid them.”
Skiers must also “always stay in control” and be able to stop to avoid other people.
Collisions happen
Ski collisions are not uncommon and when injuries result, lawyers sometimes get involved.
“Some lawyers based their whole career on ski accidents,” Bryn “Butch” Peterson, a veteran Colorado ski instructor, told CBS MoneyWatch. He added that he once saw a woman get hit by a skier who came “blasting out of a tree trail” in Vail, Colorado.
But unlike that incident, most ski accidents aren’t caused by skier-skier or skier-snowboarder collisions; they happen when skiers hit a tree or other type of obstacle.
There were 57 reported fatal incidents during the 2021-2022 ski season, according to NSAA, most of which resulted from skiers hitting trees. Males represented 95% of all fatalities. There were an additional 54 reported “catastrophic” incidents during the same season.
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Homeowners insurance
Most homeowners insurance policies also include general liability coverage that essentially follows a homeowner around even when they’re outside of their residence, including when they are on skis.
“It covers you if there’s something dangerous in your home or on your property and someone gets hurt and sues you, but it also follows you around if you’re at the grocery store and run a kid over with a shopping cart, and it covers ski collision claims,” said David Cutt, of Cutt, Kendell and Olson in Salt Lake City, Utah.
“So that’s what is going on here. In this case, if Paltrow has homeowners coverage, then that steps in and pays a settlement or a judgement unto the limits of the policy,” he said.
Typically, a lawyer would only get involved if the defendant is wealthy or has homeowners insurance, according to Kohn.
“If you sue someone who doesn’t have homeowners coverage, it’s a waste of time,” he said.
But, he added, if they have insurance, that policy will kick in, and the insurer will defend the claim as well as pay it.
It’s not always the case that one party is negligent in a two-person collision.
“But there is a clear case of liability if you can show the other skier was skiing too fast, acting improperly or should’ve seen the other skier,” he said.
He said, she said
Cutt said he’s tried dozens or more of these kinds of cases in Utah and the judgement always hinges on who the jury believes were the uphill and downhill skiers.
“In this trial, Sanderson says he was the downhill skier and she ran into him from behind, and she says exactly the opposite — that she was skiing along and he plowed into her from uphill,” Cutt said.
“So what it’s going to come down to is, the jury is going to listen to everybody about the collision itself and the aftermath and decide who they think is credible and who isn’t,” Cutt said. “And the fact that it’s Gwyneth Paltrow is the big elephant in the room.”
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Doctor of man suing Gwyneth Paltrow testifies that ski collision broke his ribs and left him with lasting brain injuries
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A neuropsychologist who treated the man suing Gwyneth Paltrow over a 2016 ski collision cast aspersions on the testimony of medical experts hired by the celebrity’s legal team — and argued that, as his personal doctor, she was better suited to speak about 76-year-old Terry Sanderson’s post-concussion symptoms.
“A lot of the experts are opining. I feel like I’m the best judge of what happened to him,” Dr. Alina Fong said.
Fong’s videotaped deposition was the first to be shown on the third day of the trial in Park City, the upscale Utah ski resort town where Sanderson accuses Paltrow of skiing so recklessly that she crashed into him, broke his ribs and left him with lasting brain injuries.
Fong said that when she saw Sanderson less than a year after the accident, he had lost his love for life. He was often dejected and crying. And under her care, Sanderson worked tirelessly to rehabilitate the post-concussion symptoms — including pain, headaches and mood shifts. In cross-examination, she accused Paltrow’s attorneys of planting “red herrings” to mislead jurors. Fong said conclusions from Paltrow’s experts — who have yet to testify — were “easily reputable by just going online and looking at the CDC recommendations.”
Sanderson’s two daughters were also expected to testify on Thursday about the lasting effects of the crash as the trial takes on an increasingly personal note on the third day of proceedings.
Attorneys are expected to call Polly Grasham and Shae Herath to the stand and question them about the broken ribs and lasting brain damage that their father Terry Sanderson claims he sustained after his collision with Paltrow seven years ago.
Rick Bowmer / AP
Neurologist Richard Boehme and Paltrow herself could also be called to testify on either Thursday or Friday.
Sanderson is suing Paltrow for $300,000, claiming she recklessly crashed into him while the two were skiing on a beginner run at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah. In a counterclaim, Paltrow is seeking $1 and attorney fees. The amount of money at stake for both sides pales in comparison to the typical legal costs of a multiyear lawsuit and expert witness-heavy trial.
During the first two days of trial, Sanderson’s attorneys and expert medical witnesses described how his injuries were likely caused by someone crashing into him from behind. They attributed noticeable changes in Sanderson’s mental acuity to injuries from that day.
Paltrow’s attorneys have tried to represent Sanderson as a 76-year-old whose decline has followed a normal course of aging rather than the results of a crash. They have not yet called witnesses of their own to testify, but in opening statements previewed for jurors that they plan to call Paltrow’s husband Brad Falchuk and her two children, Moses and Apple.
Paltrow’s team has previously accused Sanderson of suing to exploit their client’s wealth and celebrity. She is the Oscar-winning star of “Shakespeare in Love” and founder-CEO of the beauty and wellness company Goop.
Her legal team has thus far attempted to poke holes in testimony from Sanderson’s team of experts — and are expected to question his two daughters about their father mentioning Paltrow’s fame, and an email alluding to footage recorded on a GoPro camera that hasn’t been found or included in evidence.
Although ski collisions in general are not uncommon, most accidents occur when a skier collides with a tree or another kind of inanimate object or obstacle. Incidents where a skier collides with another skier happen less often. The National Ski Areas Association recorded 57 fatal incidents stemming from collisions during the 2021-2022 ski season, and most involved skiers hitting trees. Of all skiers who died in those incidents, 95% were men, according to the NSAA, which also reported 54 “catastrophic” incidents over the course of the same season.
This case and its eventual outcome hinge on whether Paltrow or Sanderson acted in an unreasonable manner while skiing that day in Deer Valley, and if someone did, then whom. Roger Cohn, a personal injury attorney at Kohn Roth Law, told CBS MoneyWatch that negligence is a central part of the debate.
“When one skier hits another, the issue is negligence. Did they do something wrong?” Cohn said, adding, “The uphill skier has to watch out for the downhill skier. If you’re overtaking someone and hit them, chances are you are liable and at fault.”
His analysis is consistent with the NSAA’s responsibility code, which applies to ski resorts across North America. According to the code, “people ahead of downhill of you have the right of way. You must avoid them.” The rules also stipulate that skiers must “always stay in control” and be able to stop when necessary to avoid other people.
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Gwyneth Paltrow ski lawsuit: When two skiers collide, who is at fault?
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Oscar-winning actress turned businesswoman Gwyneth Paltrow appeared in court this week in a civil trial over a 2016 collision with another skier at Deer Valley resort in Park City, Utah. The lawsuit raises questions about who is liable when one skier hits another on the slopes.
Her location on the mountain in relation to plaintiff Terry Sanderson could determine whether or not she’ll be ordered to pay him as much as millions in damages.
In 2019, the Deer Valley guest sued Paltrow, claiming she was skiing recklessly and crashed into him from above, causing serious, permanent injuries and emotional distress. Paltrow later countersued, claiming it was Sanderson who hit her from behind.
Paltrow, who founded wellness and lifestyle brand GOOP, has alleged — and some legal experts speculate — that Sanderson sued her in an attempt to exploit her fame and wealth.
“He demanded Ms. Paltrow pay him millions. If she did not pay, she would face negative publicity resulting from his allegations,” her attorneys wrote in a 2019 court filing.
RICK BOWMER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Uphill or downhill?
In any event, the case hinges on which of the two parties acted in an unreasonable manner while on skis.
“When one skier hits another, the issue is negligence. Did they do something wrong?” personal injury attorney Roger Cohn, of Kohn Roth Law, told CBS MoneyWatch.
As far as conduct on the ski slopes go, it’s almost always the duty of the uphill skier to beware of the downhill skier. In other words, the downhill skier — the person who is further down the slope — has the right of way.
“The uphill skier has to watch out for the downhill skier. If you’re overtaking someone and hit them, chances are you are liable and at fault,” Cohn added.
According to the National Ski Areas Association’s responsibility code, which governs ski resorts in North America, “people ahead or downhill of you have the right of way. You must avoid them.”
Skiers must also “always stay in control” and be able to stop to avoid other people.
Collisions happen
Ski collisions are not uncommon and when injuries result, lawyers sometimes get involved.
“Some lawyers based their whole career on ski accidents,” Bryn “Butch” Peterson, a veteran Colorado ski instructor, told CBS MoneyWatch. He added that he once saw a woman get hit by a skier who came “blasting out of a tree trail” in Vail, Colorado.
But unlike that incident, most ski accidents aren’t caused by skier-skier or skier-snowboarder collisions; they happen when skiers hit a tree or other type of obstacle.
There were 57 reported fatal incidents during the 2021-2022 ski season, according to NSAA, most of which resulted from skiers hitting trees. Males represented 95% of all fatalities. There were an additional 54 reported “catastrophic” incidents during the same season.
@TVDanRascon/Twitter
Homeowners insurance
Most homeowners insurance policies also include general liability coverage that essentially follows a homeowner around even when they’re outside of their residence, including when they are on skis.
“It covers you if there’s something dangerous in your home or on your property and someone gets hurt and sues you, but it also follows you around if you’re at the grocery store and run a kid over with a shopping cart, and it covers ski collision claims,” said David Cutt, of Cutt, Kendell and Olson in Salt Lake City, Utah.
“So that’s what is going on here. In this case, if Paltrow has homeowners coverage, then that steps in and pays a settlement or a judgement unto the limits of the policy,” he said.
Typically, a lawyer would only get involved if the defendant is wealthy or has homeowners insurance, according to Cohn.
“If you sue someone who doesn’t have homeowner’s coverage, it’s a waste of time,” he said.
But, he added, if they have insurance, that policy will kick in, and the insurer will defend the claim as well as pay it.
It’s not always the case that one party is negligent in a two-person collision.
“But there is a clear case of liability if you can show the other skier was skiing too fast, acting improperly or should’ve seen the other skier,” he added.
He said, she said
Cutt said he’s tried dozens or more of these kinds of cases in Utah and the judgement always hinges on who the jury believes were the uphill and downhill skiers.
“In this trial, Sanderson says he was the downhill skier and she ran into him from behind, and she says exactly the opposite — that she was skiing along and he plowed into her from uphill,” Cutt said.
“So what it’s going to come down to is, the jury is going to listen to everybody about the collision itself and the aftermath and decide who they think is credible and who isn’t,” Cutt said. “And the fact that it’s Gwyneth Paltrow is the big elephant in the room.”
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Santa Skis for Charity at Banff Sunshine Village Christmas Day
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Dec 21, 2022
BANFF, Alberta, December 21, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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Get in the festive spirit by giving back. On Dec. 25 (Christmas Day), 2022, dress up as your favorite Christmas character and join us on the slopes of Banff Sunshine Village to carve up Canada’s Best Snow for only $75.This Christmas, when you dress up as Santa, Mrs. Claus, an Elf, a Reindeer, the Grinch or other beloved Christmas character, you’ll ski or ride for just $75. All proceeds from the charity ski event will go to support The Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation.
“Christmas is a time to enjoy family and friends while reflecting on what you have to be grateful for (like fresh mountain air and good health); just as it’s a time to give back to those in our community who could use a kind hand. With rising hospital demand for pediatric care, this Christmas, giving back to our community by raising funds for the Alberta Children’s Hospital just makes sense,” says Kendra Scurfield, Director of Brand and Communications for Banff Sunshine Village.
Located in the heart of Banff, Banff Sunshine Village is hoping to welcome over 100 festively dressed Christmas characters for a day of holiday cheer on the Canadian Rocky Mountain slopes.
“As winter sets in, our hearts are warmed by the compassion and generosity of our community and all the amazing ways they raise funds for the kids and families, like Banff Sunshine’s Santa Skis for Charity. From The Alberta Children’s Hospital, thank you,” says Liz Ballendine, Vice President, Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Banff Sunshine’s Santa Skis for Charity is an all-ages event. Anyone dressed in Christmas theme can ski for $75 in support of The Alberta Children’s Hospital.
“Back in 2019, our Santa Skis for Charity event brought over 200 jolly-dressed skiers and riders out for a Christmas ski. This year, our ambitious goal is to raise $10,000 for The Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation,” says Scurfield.
Not able to visit Banff Sunshine on Christmas Day, but still want to donate? Click here.
Alberta’s Children’s Hospital Foundation funds crucial programs, technology and expertise so that every child can benefit from world-class care. The Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation proudly serves Child Health & Wellness Research at the University of Calgary to help invest in innovative science for new therapies and cures for a healthier tomorrow. With the support of our generous community, we can help every baby, child and teenager live to their fullest potential.
Banff Sunshine Village is the premier ski and snowboard destination in the Canadian Rockies. The resort is known for its all-natural snow, its stunning alpine vistas, and its long season, spanning from early November to late May. With a seven-month-long ski season, Banff Sunshine Village is home to Canada’s Best Snow.
For more information about Skiing for Charity, contact Kendra Scurfield at kscurfield@skibanff.com or call 403-830-7946.
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As the winter weather begins to settle in, Snowmass village begins to come to life.
With winter right around the corner, the snow will soon be piling up in resort town and Aspen neighbor, Snowmass Village, Colorado. What’s not piling up in Snowmass? Inventory.
Popularity for the small ski town exploded during the pandemic, with brokerages like Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate seeing the number of sales in Snowmass Village close to double from 2019 to 2021, according to their 2022 Q3 Market Report.
In response, developers like East West Partners are green-lighting several sizable luxury projects, with some already under construction and on the market.
Snowmass village in Colorado is perfectly located for all kinds of winter activities.
However, many of these new luxury developments are selling out quickly and at high price points, says Rod Woelfle of Slifer Smith & Frampton, proving that the appetite for new construction in Snowmass Village is still vigorous and outpacing supply.
“Inventory is definitely low and has been for some time. When you look at the history of our projects, they have proven to be extremely successful—projects like One Snowmass, One Snowmass Residence Club and Electric Pass Lodge all selling out and selling out fast.”
Check out these new luxury developments coming to Snowmass Village.
Aura
Perhaps the most exclusive of all the residences at Snowmass Village, Aura is outfitted with all of … [+]
Set slightly apart on the slope-side above the Viceroy Snowmass, the 21 luxury residences that makeup Aura Snowmass are set to be some of the most exclusive and expensive in Snowmass Base Village.
Planned as through-residences with direct, private elevator access, the building will have no common corridors on the residential levels. Spacious four- and five-bedroom flexible floor plans will capture the look and feel of a single-family home but will be equipped with the comforts and amenities of a residential building.
Taking inspiration from the earthy tones and wooded landscape that surrounds, the interiors are … [+]
Such on-site amenities will include access to the grotto spa pool, fitness center and the Aura Lounge. Services mirror those found at resort stays, such as on-site concierge, housekeeping and a private cart shuttle.
Designed with sustainability as a guiding principle, Aura’s mass timber structure will be all-electric and powered entirely by renewable resources. In addition to eco-consciousness, the building’s biophilic design also aims to improve resident wellness, emphasizing fresh air, natural light and stunning views with large operable windows, a continuous air-flow system and sizable terraces.
With no common hallways, each residence at Aura feels like an individual home.
Construction is projected to be completed summer of 2024. Pricing starts at $7,950,000.
Cirque X Viceroy
The Cirque X Viceroy offers a hotel like setting but with the added luxury of ownership.
Construction has begun on the Cirque Residences X Viceroy, the much-anticipated sequel to the original Viceroy Residences. The brand-new luxury tower is set to be located slope-side on the northeast corner of Snowmass Base Village and will encompass 48 for-sale high-end residences.
Featuring two- and three-bedroom floor plans, the fully furnished residences will range from 1,272 to 2,070 square feet.
Wide open windows look out onto the slopes from inside the residence.
With the connection to the Viceroy Snowmass, residents of Cirque X Viceroy will be able to access all of the amenities and services of the hotel, says Sude Hyde of developers East West Partners. “You’re getting a home in a hotel. You’re not only getting the amazing amenities and services but also all of the sociability and the fun atmosphere that has attracted so many travelers from all over the world to the Viceroy.”
The only four-star hotel in the Base Village, the Viceroy Snowmass houses several luxury facilities, including three on-site restaurants, a full-service spa and a fitness center, all of which will be available to Cirque X Viceroy residents.
Electric Pass Lodge
Energy efficient and beautifully designed, Electric Pass Lodge is well suited to the natural beauty … [+]
Thanks to a combination of rooftop solar panels and off-site renewable energy sources such as wind turbines, the sold-out collection of ski-in/ski-out residences, Electric Pass Lodge, was designed to be completely powered by renewables.
In addition, state-of-the-art insulation, triple-pane windows and phase-change material, which traps heat or cold to be used later, are integrated into the building’s envelope to maximize energy efficiency.
Despite its eco-conscious design, Electric Pass has all the amenities that a luxury residence is … [+]
Inspired by contemporary Scandinavian designs, the residences will incorporate natural wood elements, sleek fireplaces and open-floor concepts. The condo units will also feature operable windows and large sliding glass doors.
Like many developments in Snowmass before it, residences at Electric Pass Lodge were all snatched up before the expected completion in the spring of 2023.
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Sackett and Van Dam Cottage at Little 9 Farm Gears Up for Winter Fun
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Press Release
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updated: Nov 16, 2020
MILAN, N.Y., November 16, 2020 (Newswire.com)
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The Sackett and Van Dam Guest Cottage at Little 9 Farm, recently featured in Hudson Valley Happenings and selected by Travel & Leisure Magazine Online as one of “The 10 Best Remote Airbnbs for an Escape From Reality,“ is gearing up for a busy winter season.Besides the sprawling, 119 acre property’s usual charm, the colder months bring myriad activities for those who don’t mind a little nip in the air. With private hiking trails through rolling meadows and pristine forests, guests can experience being lost in nature without even leaving the grounds. When snow is in the forecast, sledding, snow-shoeing and even cross country skiing are all just steps from the Cottage door. For those longing for the slopes, Little 9 Farm is within an hour’s drive of half a dozen of the Northeast’s best ski mountains.
When relaxation is on the agenda, The Sackett and Van Dam Guest Cottage’s outdoor fire pit and indoor gas fireplace provide a cozy respite, whether you prefer outside or in. And, as always, guests are provided with farm fresh eggs daily from the working farm’s hens in residence.
“Many people think of the Hudson Valley as only a summer or fall getaway, but the winter is arguably the best season of all here,” said Matt Trust, co-owner of the property. “Whether you like to bundle up and sit by the fire, or have an active winter vacation, this is the place.”
Little 9 Farm’s history dates back to the Royal Patent of 1706 that gives rise to its name. Over 300 years later, it maintains its colonial charm, at the same time reflecting the sophisticated sensibilities of its four owners, who have lovingly restored the property after acquiring it in 2019. Under two hours by car from the New York metro area, Little 9 Farm allows guest to experience “farmhouse luxury” in historic Dutchess County. For more information, or to book a winter getaway, visit the Little 9 Farm website here.
Source: MMSD Partners LLC
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