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Show A-14 The Park Record Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, February 23-26, 2019 Actress, resort dispute case THE POWER OF TWO – Welcoming Natalie Cregger – Gwyneth Paltrow files suit seeking $1 from other skier BUBBA BROWN The Park Record Having real estate agents who understand the market is an asset. Utilizing our combined market knowledge, advertising campaigns, and negotiating skills, we work to ensure you have the best possible real estate experience. 8448 N Trails Drive Deer Valley Resort is asking a judge to throw out a complaint in a high-profile lawsuit alleging wrongdoing related to a skiing crash involving actress Gwyneth Paltrow. Deer Valley on Tuesday filed a motion to dismiss the complaint. The lawsuit, filed in January by a man named Terry Sanderson, claims Paltrow severely injured him in an on-mountain collision in February of 2016, and that a resort ski instructor and two other Deer Valley employees failed to assist him after the incident. In a court filing, Deer Valley argues the claim against the resort, for negligent infliction of emotional distress, should be tossed because Sanderson’s lawsuit doesn’t accuse the resort of placing him at risk of physical harm. Deer Valley also alleges Sander- son signed a form acknowledging ski patrollers helped him after the collision and transported him to a medical clinic. “In this case, a recreational skiing accident that Plaintiff waited nearly three years to sue on simply does not constitute an event that renders a ‘reasonable person unable to cope with his daily life,’ the filing states. Deer Valley also asserts that Utah’s Inherent Risk of Skiing Act protects the resort from liability involving on-mountain collisions. Deer Valley spokeswoman Emily Summers previously indicated the resort doesn’t comment on pending litigation. Paltrow, an actress known for performances in a number of Hollywood films, also fired back at the lawsuit, alleging in a counter claim Wednesday it was actually Sanderson who caused the crash. The court filing states Sanderson hit her from behind in a full “body blow.” Sanderson apologized and said he had not seen Paltrow, but the actress, shaken, quit skiing for the day, according to the filing. The Deer Valley ski instructor, Eric Christiansen, indicated in an incident report that Sanderson admitted to causing the crash, the counter claim states. Sanderson’s lawsuit alleges Christiansen falsified a report to protect Paltrow, which Deer Valley denies in its court filing. Christiansen is listed as a co-defendant in the suit. Sanderson has said he doesn’t remember the crash due to brain injuries he claims to have sustained during the incident, instead basing the allegations on the account of another man who was skiing with him. Paltrow’s counter claim argues the other man admitted to being at least 40 feet away from the incident. Paltrow’s filing accuses Sanderson of attempting to “exploit her celebrity and wealth.” Sanderson is seeking damages of more than $3.1 million but has denied suing Paltrow because of her fame. He claims it took him nearly three years to file the lawsuit because of health issues and problems retaining legal representation. The actress is seeking to recoup her attorney’s fees, as well as “symbolic” damages of $1 for minor injuries she received in the crash, according to the court filing. the Bonanza Flat terrain that is prone to avalanches, educational materials and possible safety measures. “Elevation. Storms move in quickly. ... It’s just a different climate up there,” he said about the land. City Hall plans to build trailheads for summertime routes in the spring, and in summer and fall the municipal government could consider policies regarding wintertime access to Bonanza Flat. “All public access and recreation is up to the individual to be safe,” Deters said. Bonanza Flat’s location in Wasatch County puts the Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office as the law enforcement agency that responds to incidents on the land rather than the Park City Police Department. The Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue unit would be summoned to Bonanza Flat if an avalanche occurs. Deters said City Hall will consider entering into an agreement with the pub- lic safety agencies in Wasatch County addressing law enforcement and safety issues regarding Bonanza Flat. “There’s a lot of terrain up in that basin ... that is steep enough to trigger an avalanche that could kill you,” said Kam Kohler, the commander of the Search and Rescue unit in Wasatch County. He called Bonanza Flat a “high hazard zone” for avalanches, describing there are “dozens and dozens of spots up there that could trigger an avalanche.” Kohler urged people not to head into Bonanza Flat alone. It could take between 30 minutes and 40 minutes for a Search and Rescue unit to reach someone in Bonanza Flat, he estimated. Kohler said the Search and Rescue unit has been called to the vicinity of Bonanza Flat once this winter, to assist with a snowmobile crash. The crash did not occur on the City Hall-owned land. “This is not a city park. You’re going into the backcountry,” Kohler said. 5 BD | 7 BA | 7,719 SF | $2,795,000 Continued from A-1 Danger lurks CONTACT SCOTT OR NATALIE FOR A SUCCESSFUL REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE Scott Maizlish REALTOR® 435.901.4309 scottmaizlish.com scott.maizlish@sothebysrealty.com Natalie Cregger Sales Associate 801.244.2367 natalie.cregger@sothebysrealty.com This material is based upon information that we consider reliable, but because it has been supplied by third parties, we cannot represent that it is accurate or complete, including price, or withdrawal without notice; square footage is an estimate only. ©MMXIX Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sotheby’s International Realty® is a licensed trademark to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates, Inc. An Equal Opportunity Company. Each office is independently owned and operated. Copyright© Summit Sotheby’s International Realty 2019. warning people of the danger of avalanches. Deters said perhaps City Hall could provide areas for people headed into Bonanza Flat to test avalanche beacons prior to them entering the land. “It has different terrain. The topography’s different,” Deters said, comparing Bonanza Flat to Round Valley, a large piece of City Hall-owned open space that is known for rolling terrain. Deters said the management plan will eventually address the danger of avalanches on Bonanza Flat. Deters said details have not been finalized. The plan could provide information about A PLACE FOR YOU IN PARK CITY FROM THE LOW $300,000s. FOR REAL. PLAYFUL SPACES AND EFFICIENT DESIGN It’s about time you had a place of your own. A place on the mountain, a place by the fire, a place by the pool. Smart design brings the price down— way down—for a pad with everything you need. Live and play smarter in your place at the heart of Canyons Village, a short walk from the gondola. 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