A trucker from Surrey, British Columbia, won a $2 million lottery, but his victory quickly took a legal turn.
Four of his colleagues filed a lawsuit against him, claiming they were entitled to a share of the loot.
The case was brought before the Supreme Court of British Columbia, where Justice Liliane Bantourakis ultimately ruled in favor of Mandeep Singh Maan. According to the verdict, the winning ticket was purchased with his personal funds, not with money pooled by the group of truckers who regularly played together.
The claimants claimed they often bought tickets in groups and even had a WhatsApp chat to organize their stakes. However, the judge stressed that no written agreement proved that the winning ticket was part of these collective purchases. Additionally, British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) records showed that the lucky ticket was acquired in a separate purchase at a Chevron gas station in Langley, for much less than typical amounts. invested by the group.
-Despite the disappointment of his colleagues, the court ruled in favor of Mr. Maan, finding that he had no legal obligation to share his winnings. This case reminds us of the importance of formalizing any financial agreement, especially when it comes to a possible jackpot!
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