Barbara J. Murray
Direct Line: 604 891-0355
Fax: 604 689-3777
Email: bmurray@dolden.com
Profile
Barbara Murray, a partner at Dolden Wallace Folick LLP, has practiced primarily in the area of insurance defence since being called to the bar in 1991. Barbara also has a special interest in sexual abuse claims, having obtained a Masters of Law in this subject area. Her practice is increasingly focused on directors’ and officers’, professional and employment practices liability, coverage issues and policy wordings. Barbara has appeared in all levels of court in British Columbia and in the Supreme Court of Canada. Recent cases include:
- A.W.-NM Ventures Ltd. v. Strata Plan LMS 2856, 2004
BCSC 666
- K & R Landscaping & Snow Removal Ltd. v. Federation Insurance Company of Canada (2003), 47 C.C.L.I. (3d) 150 (B.C.S.C.)
Areas of Practice
Directors’ and Officers’ Liability, Professional Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Coverage, Underwriting Advice and Policy Wordings, Complex Personal Injury, Liquor Liability and Fraud.
Recent Publications
Contract Governs Allocation of Cost Relating to "Mixed" Claims in CGL Policy: Hanis v. Teevan
British Columbia Now Requires Disclosure of Insurance Policies
The S.C.C. Rules that Damages for Mental Distress for Breach of Contract are recoverable in some circumstances-July 2006
A Practical Guide to Joint and Several Liability
An Update of the British Columbia Civil Cases dealing with Claims for Damages for Sexual Abuse
Risk Management Strategies for Preventing Sexual Abuse Claims
Trends in Damage Awards in Sexual Abuse Cases, Claims for Lost Years and Loss of Housekeeping Capacity