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September 29, 2022
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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Murphy BattistaMay 18, 2022
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…
Continue ReadingMay 3, 2022
Cycle for Sight West Coast is back as a live event!
We’re thrilled to announce that Murphy Battista LLP will once again be supporting Cycle for Sight West Coast, a fundraising initiative for Fighting Blindness Canada (FBC), the country’s leading nonprofit advocate of sight-saving research. Each year, Cycle for Sight raises funds to contribute to the fight against blindness. With events…
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SponsorshipsMarch 1, 2022
Update on Fake Nurse at BC Women’s Hospital
Over the past few months, we have spoken with hundreds of women who were patients at B.C. Women’s Hospital and Health Centre (BC Women’s) during the period June 1st, 2020 to June 30th, 2021 when an unlicensed and unqualified nurse impersonator, Brigitte Cleroux (“Cleroux”) improperly became involved in patient care.…
Continue ReadingFebruary 9, 2022
Considerations for Lawyers Working with Survivors of Sexual Violence
Janelle O’Connor wrote the article, “Considerations for Lawyers Working with Survivors of Sexual Violence,” that was recently published in the CBABC Women Lawyers Forum, Winter 2022 newsletter. Read the article (page 6): Here.
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Civil Sexual Assault ClaimsNovember 2, 2021
Government Liability for Sexual Abuse by Foster Parents
Cases involving physical and sexual abuse of children by their foster parents is a devastating reality that I am often exposed to in my law practice. The foster care system is meant to protect vulnerable children from abuse and neglect, yet in some cases it does the opposite – exposing…
Continue ReadingOctober 21, 2021
Civil vs. Criminal Proceedings for Sexual Assault
I am a civil sexual assault lawyer and routinely receive phone calls from sexual assault survivors who are confused about the interplay between the civil and criminal processes for their sexual assault claims. The decision on whether to pursue a civil claim, a criminal proceeding, or both – and the…
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Civil Sexual Assault ClaimsOctober 18, 2021
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…
Continue ReadingOctober 7, 2021
Homeowner’s Insurance – Did You Get What You Paid For?
Most homeowners know that they need insurance to protect their most important asset – their home. However, most don’t know all the ins-and-outs of insurance. They rely on their insurance broker to help them with the process. This includes determining what kind of coverage they need and what potential gaps…
Continue ReadingSeptember 29, 2021
All Murphy Battista offices will be closed on September 30th to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
We acknowledge the importance of understanding the history and ongoing trauma caused by residential schools and we honor those who were lost, the survivors, families and communities who continue to grieve and work towards healing. We thank the people who bravely told their stories to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission…
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