Giller v. Herron
Maygan Carlie Giller
Law Firm / Organization
Rice Harbut Elliott LLP
Amber Cara Knight
Law Firm / Organization
Slater Vecchio LLP
Lawyer(s)

Aimee A. King

Law Firm / Organization
Kazlaw Personal Injury Lawyers
Lawyer(s)

Vic S. Maan

Dana Rae Macumber
Law Firm / Organization
Slater Vecchio LLP
Lawyer(s)

Aimee A. King

Law Firm / Organization
Kazlaw Personal Injury Lawyers
Lawyer(s)

Vic S. Maan

Chelsea Herron
Law Firm / Organization
Zak & Decker
Lawyer(s)

Tara J. Decker

Facts:
On June 15, 2017, Maygan Giller, driving a Jeep Wrangler, collided with a Mazda 3 driven by Chelsea Herron at an intersection in Langley, BC. The collision occurred when Herron attempted an illegal U-turn, while Giller was speeding and failed to stop despite flashing warning signals.

Legal Issues:
The case centered on the determination of liability for the accident. Giller argued she had the right of way, even if the light was yellow. Herron claimed both drivers were at fault, warranting equal liability. The court examined issues of negligence, contributory negligence, and the legal duties of drivers under the Motor Vehicle Act.

Judgment:
The court found that both parties were negligent. Chelsea Herron bore 80% of the liability for performing an illegal U-turn in an intersection, while Maygan Giller was assigned 20% liability for speeding and failing to heed the advance warning lights.

Costs/Awards:
The document did not specify the total amount of costs or awards. However, the court ruled on liability, with quantum trials for damages scheduled later in the year.

Supreme Court of British Columbia
M190406
Tort law