In the case of Donaldson v Grayson dated September 25, 2023, the plaintiff Michelle Donaldson had been driving north on Columbia Avenue, also known as Highway 22, in Castlegar, when Holly Grayson pulled out of a McDonald's drive-thru nearby. Grayson had waited at the junction of the exit lane with Columbia Avenue, attempting to cross the northbound lanes to turn south. During this maneuver, Grayson's vehicle had been T-boned by Donaldson's, which had led to the deployment of Donaldson's airbag and had caused her injuries. Grayson had denied liability, asserting that Donaldson might have been speeding or could have taken evasive action. She had also contested the extent and cause of Donaldson's injuries and had argued that Donaldson could still work in the family business, which had not suffered financially. The court had concluded that Grayson had indeed been negligent, and Donaldson's injuries had been significant, including a traumatic brain injury and psychological issues. As a result, the court had awarded Donaldson a total of $1,597,774.57 for the payment of damages.