After less than three hours of deliberation, the jury in the Paltrow-Sanderson case found that Gwyneth Paltrow was not at fault in the ski collision that happened on the slopes of Park City, Utah, seven years ago.
They ruled that retired optometrist Terry Sanderson, 76, was at fault 100 percent and that it caused the actress harm. The jury awarded her $1.
Over the course of the two-week proceedings, the jury was tasked with determining what Paltrow and Sanderson did before and after the Feb. 26, 2016, incident, who was the downhill skier, and who crashed into whom.
Paltrow says in a statement obtained by PEOPLE, “I felt that acquiescing to a false claim compromised my integrity. 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.”
Her attorney Stephen Owens adds, “We are pleased with this unanimous outcome and appreciate the judge and jury’s thoughtful handling of the case. 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.”
According to the Associated Press, Sannderson’s lawyer told reporters after the verdict, “You get some assumed credibility from being a famous person. Really, who wants to take on a celebrity?”
While exiting the courtroom after the verdict was revealed, Paltrow leaned in and briefly spoke to Sanderson before continuing to leave. The AP reported that she told him, “I wish you well,” and he responded, “Thank you, dear.”
