Murphy Battista in the News
Class action certified against Provincial Health Services Authority for unlicensed nurse’s alleged involvement in patient care at BC Women’s Hospital
July 26, 2023
Murphy Battista LLP and Slater Vecchio LLP jointly announce the successful certification of a class action against the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) on behalf of patients who received procedures at BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre (BCWH) during 2020 and 2021. On July 25, 2023, the Supreme Court of…
Read the ArticleClass action proceeding certified over clawing back of disability pension benefits from veterans and members of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP.
June 29, 2023
On June 28, 2023, the Federal Court of Canada certified a federal class proceeding brought against the Government of Canada alleging the improper claw back of disability pension benefits under the Pension Act. This class action was brought by Murphy Battista LLP on behalf of veterans and members of the…
Read the ArticleCaitlin Ohama-Darcus to speak at CLEBC webinar on “Court of Appeal Advocacy and Practice,” June 22, 2023.
May 15, 2023
Caitlin Ohama-Darcus will join a panel of experienced appellate litigators for the CLEBC live webinar “Court of Appeal Advocacy and Practice 2023,” from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm on June 22, 2023. Caitlin is a co-author of the new edition of the Civil Appeal Handbook, and she will be providing highlights from the Handbook as well…
Read the ArticleAngela Bespflug named 2023 Litigation Star by Benchmark Litigation Canada
April 26, 2023
Murphy Battista LLP is delighted to congratulate our colleague Angela Bespflug for being named a 2023 Litigation Star in the 12th edition of Benchmark Litigation Canada. Angela’s advocacy talent and dedication to the pursuit of justice on behalf of class action plaintiffs continue to distinguish her as one of Canada’s…
Read the ArticleCaitlin Ohama-Darcus to speak at TLABC on “The Responsible Use of Counterclaims for Defamation and Abuse of Process,” May 11, 2023
April 19, 2023
Caitlin Ohama-Darcus will join other experienced litigators at the day long TLABC seminar “Under Pressure: Out-of-the-Box Litigation Tactics and Their Ethical Limits,” on May 11, 2023. Caitlin will be sharing her knowledge and expertise on the responsible use of counterclaims for defamation and abuse of process. Early bird rate ends on…
Read the ArticleAngela Bespflug has been shortlisted for the 2023 Benchmark Litigation Canada Awards
March 10, 2023
Murphy Battista LLP is pleased to announce that Angela Bespflug has been shortlisted for the 2023 Benchmark Litigation Canada Awards (Plaintiff Litigator of the Year). These honours recognise the country’s most distinguished litigators and law firms for their exemplary work. To view the 2023 shortlist, visit this link. To learn…
Read the ArticleScott 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 ArticleMCFD class action alleges neglect of children in government care
January 10, 2023
The New West Minster Record reported on this potential class action that alleges that generations of BC children in care were deprived of the basic rights of childhood by the defendants through systemic negligence, indifferent and isolated acts of corruption. The lawsuit was filed by Catherine Stubbington and Rena Knight…
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…
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