Murphy Battista in the News
Impaired driving is still causing fatalities and serious injuries in BC – Please, don’t drive impaired.
décembre 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.
décembre 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.
décembre 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
octobre 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…
Read the ArticleMurphy Battista LLP recognized by Canadian Lawyer magazine as one of the top personal injury boutiques in Canada
juillet 8, 2021
We are proud to share that Murphy Battista is one of the 2021 winning firms named by Canadian Lawyer magazine from among personal injury law boutiques in Ontario, Western Canada and Atlantic Canada. Our firm was founded in 1982 as a client-focused personal injury law firm committed to doing excellent,…
Read the ArticleAlex Sayn-Wittgentstein interviewed by Canadian Lawyer magazine regarding medical bias in malpractice cases.
juillet 5, 2021
Alex Sayn-Wittgenstein spoke with Canadian Lawyer’s regarding the potential legal implications of doctors and nurses having stereotypes, biases and presumptions about their patients. Alex discusses, things Canadian Lawyers should look for, the state of case law and any other insight he has for Canadian Lawyers. Read the full article: Medical…
Read the ArticleFamily of BC Woman launches lawsuit against ex-Mounties alleging interference with investigation.
mai 27, 2021
John Cameron is representing the family of Arlene Westerfelt in a lawsuit against two former RCMP officers. Ms. Westerfelt’s body was found in Lake Okanagan in 2016 after a canoeing accident. Initially treated as an accident, the situation turned into an investigation that resulted in second-degree murder charges against Ms.…
Read the ArticleUPS bungle over life-saving oxygen equipment highlights need for plain language in consumer contracts.
mai 17, 2021
Go Public interviewed Scott Stanley for comment on a Calgary woman’s experience with UPS when she tried to ship a piece of life-saving equipment to family members in Mexico. Unfortunately, the device never made it. Instead, it got caught up in import permit red tape, and when it was returned…
Read the ArticleBenchmark Canada names Angela Bespflug Plaintiff Litigator of the Year 2021
mai 12, 2021
The firm is absolutely delighted to congratulate Angela Bespflug on her well-deserved award from Benchmark Litigation Canada as Plaintiff Litigator of the Year 2021! The 2021 Benchmark Canada Virtual Awards celebrate the leading litigators, law firms, and the most impactful disputes across Canada. The awards celebrate Canadian firms and individuals…
Read the ArticleAngela Bespflug Ranked as 2021 Litigation Star by Benchmark Litigation
avril 28, 2021
We are delighted to congratulate our colleague Angela Bespflug on being recognized as a 2021 Litigation Star by Benchmark Litigation Canada, the definitive guide to Canada’s leading litigators. View Angela Bespflug’s Benchmark Litigation Profile.
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