Murphy Battista in the News
Scott Stanley talks to CBC about COVID-19 travel insurance claim denial
January 23, 2023
Scott Stanley was recently asked by CBC to comment on a travel insurance claim denial involving COVID-19 testing. In this case, an Ontario man’s insurance claim was denied after he tested positive while vacationing in Antigua despite having COVID-19 medical coverage. Things were fine until a few days before the…
Read the ArticleThreeBestRated ranks Andrew Brine and Bill Dick, K.C in Top 3 Medical Malpractice Lawyers 2023
January 12, 2023
We are pleased to share that ThreeBestRated has ranked Murphy Battista LLP lawyers Andrew Brine and Bill Dick, K.C., among the Top 3 Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Vancouver and Kelowna, respectively. Andrew Brine is one of a handful of lawyers in Canada with extensive experience on both sides of medical…
Read the ArticleOur Vernon office has a new location!
December 14, 2022
As of December 14, 2022, Murphy Battista LLP’s Vernon office will move to 203 – 3306 32nd Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 2M6. The Vernon office phone number will remain the same but please note that the fax number is now: 1-866-475-5271. We look forward to continuing to serve clients in the Okanagan…
Read the ArticleSenior injured in stolen car crash worried about ICBC’s no-fault policy
November 18, 2022
A Surrey, B.C senior injured when his car was hit by a stolen vehicle was interviewed by Global News about the impact of ICBC’s “no-fault” policy on getting fair compensation for his injuries. According to Global News, Keith Colpitts, 73, suffered broken ribs, multiple contusions and other injuries when a…
Read the ArticleThe Lawyer’s Daily covers certification of class action against Canada on behalf of Armed Forces veterans
October 26, 2022
The Lawyer’s Daily recently interviewed class counsel Angela Bespflug to get her comments on the recent certification of Bruyea v His Majesty the King, 2022 FC 1409. This case is a class action against Canada on behalf of Canadian Armed Forces members who were eligible for the Supplementary Retirement Benefit…
Read the ArticleSexual grooming and exploitation claim filed against former soccer coach and the school
October 24, 2022
The lawsuit alleges that the plaintiff was sexually groomed and exploited while attending Oak Bay High School by her teacher and high school soccer coach. After a lengthy investigation into these allegations by the British Columbia Commissioner for Teacher Regulation, the teacher received a lifetime teaching ban in August. Janelle…
Read the ArticleFederal Court Certifies Class Action Against Canada on Behalf of Ill and Injured Veterans (Updated)
October 20, 2022
Updated: For CBC Coverage of this class action see: Judge says lawsuit accusing government of failing to tell eligible veterans about benefits can proceed (more…)
Read the ArticleMurphy Battista LLP representing former student in sexual exploitation claim against Greater Victoria School Board and former teacher.
October 7, 2022
Janelle O’Connor is representing a former student in a civil suit against the Greater Victoria School Board and former Oak Bay High School teacher and soccer coach. The claim alleges that her coach on multiple teams in the early 2000s, sexually groomed and exploited her when she was a Grade…
Read the ArticleBill Dick, K.C. recognized in Business in Vancouver’s BC500 2022 for business leadership in personal injury law
September 29, 2022
Congratulations to our colleague, Bill Dick, K.C., who was recently named to Business in Vancouver’s BC500 list for 2022. The BIV BC500 honours the top 500 influential business leaders in British Columbia. The list features visionaries, innovators and trailblazers who have positively impacted BC communities, industry, and our economy. This…
Read the ArticleNational Truth and Reconciliation Day 2022
September 27, 2022
Murphy Battista LLP 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. Therefore, we are closing on September 30th to honour the children who lost their lives…
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