September 28, 2023

Murphy Battista

National Truth and Reconciliation Day 

National Truth and Reconciliation Day 

Murphy Battista LLP offices will be closed on Monday, October 2, 2023, to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We acknowledge the importance of understanding the history and ongoing trauma caused by residential schools. We are closing on October 2nd to take time to honour the children who…

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September 29, 2022

Murphy Battista

Angela Bespflug recognized in the Chambers Canada Legal Guide 2023

Murphy Battista LLP is delighted to announce that our colleague Angela Bespflug has been ranked in the Chambers Canada Legal Guide 2023 for her dispute resolution work on behalf of plaintiffs involved in class actions. Ranking in Chambers & Partners is widely acknowledged as a mark of excellence across the legal industry. Angela’s work on…

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May 18, 2022

Murphy Battista

Punitive damages in the context of a home insurance claim following a residential fire

Punitive damages in the context of a home insurance claim following a residential fire

Case comment on Lambright v. Sonnet Insurance Company, 2022 BCSC 709 In Lambright, Justice Milman considered an award for punitive damages in the context of a home insurance claim following a residential fire. This case highlights the nature of the duty of good faith that insurance companies must fulfill as…

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October 18, 2021

Andrew Brine

When Worlds Collide: Medical Malpractice Can Lead to Denied Critical Illness Insurance Claims

When Worlds Collide: Medical Malpractice Can Lead to Denied Critical Illness Insurance Claims

The purpose of critical illness insurance Critical illness insurance provides peace of mind coverage for someone diagnosed with a serious medical condition. Typical conditions covered by critical illness policies include cancer, heart attack, and stroke, but can also include other conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease or even blindness. Insurance company…

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