She wins more than $3 million in the lottery, lets her partner collect the prize, and ends up running away to be with a “new guy.”
The case is now in the courts following the boyfriend’s lawsuit. The judge has issued an order stating that the money cannot be touched until the matter is resolved.
Which couple doesn’t dream of winning the lottery someday? People make plans about what they would do with the money — travel, buy properties, or simply live a more relaxed life where work becomes secondary.
Few are lucky enough to win, but it happened to a couple in Canada, who received around $3.1 million ($5 million CAD). However, their dream quickly turned into a nightmare — one that has now reached the courtroom.
Lawrence Campbell, the boyfriend, was the owner of the winning lottery ticket. As expected, he shared the joy with his partner. The two went to claim the prize, but the first problem arose quickly. Since he didn’t have a government-issued ID, he was unable to collect the money himself. The solution was for his girlfriend, Ann McKay, to claim it instead.
Up to that point, everything seemed fine. McKay received the money in her bank account, and that appeared to be the end of it. Or so it seemed. She vanished without a trace. A few days later, the woman didn’t return to the hotel room they had been sharing, started ignoring his calls, blocked him on social media, and even filed a restraining order against him.
According to CTV News, Campbell had no choice but to file a lawsuit in the Manitoba Court, demanding the return of his money — a claim he later extended to the Canadian lottery organization, accusing them of giving him poor advice.
McKay’s defense
The case is currently awaiting trial, which is expected to take place in mid-June. McKay’s lawyer argues that she had already planned to break up with him before the win and that she wanted to be with a “new guy.” He also claimed she intended to use the money to “take care of her family.”
Meanwhile, the judge has issued a temporary court order prohibiting McKay from buying, gifting, or investing in anything — including property, money, or cars — while the case remains unresolved. For now, no one is allowed to touch the winnings.
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