All we know about Gwyneth Paltrow's lawsuit over Utah ski accident

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Gwyneth Paltrow is in court on Tuesday, March 21st, in Park City, Utah, to resolve a lawsuit against her for allegedly crashing into a man while skiing in the popular ski resort of Deer Valley, on Flagstaff Mountain.Terry Sanders, a retired optometrist, is suing the star after the February 26, 2016 incident for $300,000.

He first filed for damages in January 2019, with an initial asking of $3.1million.However the wellness guru claims he was the one to crash into her, and has countersued for $1 should she win, as well as for her legal expenses to be covered.VIDEO: Inside Gwyneth Paltrow's homeMORE: Gwyneth Paltrow shares sweet photo of long-awaited reunion with daughter Apple MartinSanders, 76, claims the collision was a result of negligence, and that it left him with both physical injuries – including four broken ribs and a permanent traumatic brain injury – as well as emotional distress.The Associated Press reports that during opening statements on the first day of the trial, the Goop founder's lawyer, Steve Owens, called the lawsuit "utter B.S." while Sanderson's attorneys claimed: "Gwyneth Paltrow skied out of control."MORE: Gwyneth Paltrow details shocked reaction to mother Blythe Danner having same cancer as her fatherThey added: "Paltrow got up, turned and skied away, leaving Sanderson stunned, lying in the snow, seriously injured." The star was photographed using a notebook with her initials on it to shield herself from reportersMeanwhile the actress called the lawsuit "a meritless claim," and that not only does she remember what happened "clearly," but that the suit is "an attempt to exploit her celebrity and wealth."MORE: Inside Gwyneth Paltrow's stunning $17.5m childhood home – complete with spa, cinema & car.