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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Bride's fairytale wedding on stunning golf course descended into chaos after freak accident, lawsuit claims
A devastated bride claims her dream wedding was ruined after she was ejected from and ran over by a golf cart on her big day - leaving her harmed and scarred almost a year later. Natasha Quigley never imagined that the gorgeous wedding she planned at the scenic Furry Creek Golf & Country Club in British Columbia, Canada, would be anything but perfect. But the British bride's wedding day took an unexpected turn when she was injured during the celebration she traveled more than 4,700 miles for on August 1, 2024. Quigley, of Colchester, Essex, claimed she was injured in a golf cart fiasco after her marriage ceremony with her husband, Harry Cato. The couple was accompanied by a photographer, the maid of honor and the best man on the ill-fated cart headed toward the ocean for pictures before the reception. While Quigley was taking in sweeping views of mountains and cedar trees, the driver 'struck a bump at high speed,' according to a lawsuit filed against the golf course last week, reviewed by the National Post. The unexpected jolted allegedly caused Quigley's 'dress to fall and become entangled' in one of the wheels. She was then tugged to the ground by the force, before being dragged and run over by the accused reckless driver, the filing explains. The newlywed claimed was left with cuts and marks all over her body. Now 11 months after the disastrous day, Quigley says she is still suffering from the fall that is burned into her memory. She has been experiencing, 'loss of enjoyment of life, loss of housekeeping capacity, permanent physical disability, loss of physical, mental and emotional health and loss of earnings' ever since, the suit reads. Quigley's lawyer, Manjot Hallen, could not further elaborate to the extent of her injuries. 'She was injured,' he vaguely confirmed. He said he could only minimally comment on the ongoing lawsuit against the golf course's parent company Fine Peace Furry Creek Golf Ltd. Partnership, as the case is now in front of the BC Supreme Court. While Hallen said Furry Creek has failed to take responsibility for wrecking the Quigley-Cato union, the ritzy golf club claimed there are holes in Quigley's story. Deputy General Manager Patrick Guan told the National Post said the accident happened when the driver was slowing down to make a slight turn. 'It was an accident and nobody wanted it to happen,' he told the outlet, adding that no one else was harmed. Guan also claimed the driver was not speeding or behaving recklessly when Quigley tumbled off the cart. The only reason she went off, Guan said, was because the train of her dress got tangled with a wheel. He agreed that the bride was dragged and run over, but claimed only her toe was hit by the wheels and the driver stopped as soon as he realized what happened. Golf course staff allegedly offered first aid and to call 911, but Quigley said she was alright and that she should have been holding up her dress, Guan claimed. She then spent the rest of the day seemingly enjoying herself - dancing, drinking and 'having fun,' Guan said. So when she wrote to the course requesting money back for her dress and some of her other wedding expenses, the company's lawyer denied her compensation. But the lawsuit argues it was the golf course's responsibility to protect Quigley's safety - and they failed to do so. Furry Creek is known as 'British Columbia's most scenic golf course,' according to its website. Located roughly 40 minutes from Vancouver, it is best known for being featured in the 1996 Happy Gilmore film. Adam Sandler's character, Happy Gilmore, fought Bob Barker, who was himself in the classic movie, at the iconic golf club, which opened in 1993.
National Post
2 days ago
- National Post
Bride ejected from a golf cart, dragged by her dress and run over sues B.C.'s Furry Creek Golf Course
Furry Creek's 14th hole is slender and open to Howe Sound. Photo by Furry Creek Golf & Country Club / Tourism B.C> A woman who planned a fairy tale wedding at one of B.C.'s most-scenic golf courses ended up injured when she was ejected from a golf cart, dragged by her wedding dress and run over. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events. Unlimited online access to National Post. National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE ARTICLES Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events. Unlimited online access to National Post. National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Natasha Quigley, who lives in the U.K., had travelled to B.C. for the Aug. 1 wedding last year at Furry Creek Golf Course. The ceremony was scheduled outdoors with views of Howe Sound, mountains and towering cedars, according to the invite on The plan was upended sometime between the ceremony and the reception, according to her Vancouver lawyer, Manjot Hallen, who said he wouldn't discuss details because the case is before the courts. Get a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again 'She was indeed injured,' said Hallen. According to the lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court, Quigley was a passenger on a golf cart when the driver 'struck a bump at high speed, causing Mrs. Quigley's dress to fall and become entangled' in a wheel, according to the lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court, She was 'ejected from the golf cart while it was in motion, then dragged and run over by it,' it said. Quigley was left with cuts and scrapes and injuries to almost every part of her body, including her head, neck and back, legs, hips, feet and left shoulder/rotator cuff, according to the lawsuit. She also suffered depression and anxiety, it said. The lawsuit says her injuries 'continue to cause the plaintiff pain, suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of housekeeping capacity, permanent physical disability, loss of physical, mental and emotional health and loss of earnings' past and future, and she seeks an undisclosed amount of damages. The main defendant is Fine Peace Furry Creek Golf Ltd. Partnership. The course disputed the driver was speeding or reckless while driving the couple, the best man, the maid of honour and a photographer to the 14th hole by the ocean for photos, said deputy general manager Patrick Guan. 'It was an accident and nobody wanted it to happen,' he said, saying the driver would have been slowing down for the curve when it happened. The cart didn't tip and no one else was injured, he said. He said the accident was caused by the train of her dress getting entangled in the rear wheel and agreed she was dragged and driven over by the cart. He said it was just over her toe and the driver stopped when he became aware of what happened. Quigley was offered first aid and asked if she wanted staff to call 911 but she declined, he said, adding she was responsible for holding her own train. After the course received a letter from Quigley asking for compensation for her dress and requesting some rental costs be waived, staff reviewed video and it showed her dancing, drinking and 'having fun' from 7 p.m. to past midnight, he said.
