Murphy Battista in the News
Murphy Battista LLP acting in medical negligence case on behalf of Lake Country woman whose husband tragically died of necrotizing fasciitis.
April 7, 2022
Keri Grenier of our Kelowna office represents Ms. Britney Stewart, whose husband, Josh Wakely, died of necrotizing fasciitis (commonly known as flesh-eating disease) after seeking medical attention in Fort St. John on three separate occasions. Tragically, by the time the infection was correctly diagnosed, it was too late to save…
Read the ArticleAngela Bespflug nominated for Plaintiff Litigator of the Year 2022 by Benchmark Canada
April 1, 2022
Murphy Battista LLP is delighted to congratulate our colleague class action lawyer Angela Bespflug on being nominated for the prestigious award of Plaintiff Litigator of the Year 2022 by Benchmark Canada. Angela is well-known for her work for plaintiffs in large-scale, complex class actions, and we know that she has…
Read the ArticleNews coverage of Correctional Services Canada proposed class action hearing (March 8-11, 2022)
March 10, 2022
Angela Bespflug and Janelle O’Connor of our office are in the Federal Court of Canada this week for a certification hearing in a proposed class action against the Government of Canada on behalf of Canadian female corrections officers. The class action alleges their workplace is rife with gender-based harassment, sexual…
Read the ArticlePress Release: Correctional Services Canada Class Action Certification Hearing
March 8, 2022
Today – International Women’s Day – marks the first day of a Federal Court of Canada hearing in a proposed class action against the Government of Canada on behalf of women who faced sexualized harassment, discrimination, assault and violence in the Correctional Services Canada (“CSC”) workplace. The hearing will take…
Read the ArticleCorrectional Services Canada class action certification hearing starts March 8, 2022.
March 7, 2022
The proposed class action is against the Government of Canada on behalf of women who faced gender-based harassment, discrimination and sexual violence while employed at Correctional Services Canada (“CSC”). It has been a long road, but tomorrow – on International Women’s Day – we commence our certification hearing at…
Read the ArticleJanelle O’Connor Co-Chairing CLEBC Sexual Violence (Civil) Conference 2022
February 25, 2022
On March 30, 2022, Janelle O’Connor is co-chairing a CLEBC full-day conference for lawyers on how to effectively and ethically advance and defend civil claims of sexual violence. Early bird registration ends March 2, 2022. Register HERE This is CLEBC’s inaugural course for litigators who have an interest in practicing…
Read the ArticleImpaired driving is still causing fatalities and serious injuries in BC – Please, don’t drive impaired.
December 21, 2021
Stu Widdowson was severely injured 10 years ago when he was hit by a drunk driver while walking home. He’s still dealing with the impact of those injuries. Stu’s story is a timely reminder to all of us that our choices can have severe consequences for the lives of others.…
Read the ArticleProposed class action filed against Provincial Health Services Authority regarding unlicensed nurse.
December 17, 2021
Murphy Battista LLP has filed a proposed class action against Provincial Health Services Authority (“PHSA”) concerning an unlicensed and unqualified nurse, Brigitte Cleroux (“Cleroux”), who worked at B.C. Women’s Hospital and Health Centre (“BCWH”) from June 2020 to June 2021 and who provided unlawful and illegal nursing services to…
Read the ArticleBill Dick, Q.C. to serve as President of the Trial Lawyers of BC for the 2022 term.
December 10, 2021
The firm is proud to announce that Bill Dick, Q.C., will serve as TLABC president for 2022. In addition to advocating for his clients, Bill has consistently taken on roles outside his practice that focus on improving the lives of his clients and British Columbians more broadly. His work on…
Read the ArticleMore sexual assault survivors turning to civil court
October 4, 2021
Janelle O’Connor is representing a BC woman in a civil lawsuit against two Victoria realtors and their agency for sexual assault. Read the CBC Go Public story (Warning: distressing details): Civil suit alleges 2 Victoria real estate agents drugged and sexually assaulted their client Watch the story clip from CBC’s…
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