Author Archives: C. Byron Yep

About C. Byron Yep

Byron Yep is an associate with Guild Yule LLP. He practices general insurance litigation, including construction law, property damage, and product and occupiers’ liability. Read full biography

Faulty Workmanship Exclusions and Resultant Damage:

Ledcor Construction Limited v. Northbridge Indemnity Insurance Company, 2016 SCC 37 The Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Ledcor has … Read more

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Municipal Liability: Section 736 of the Local Government Act is a Statutory Limitation Period

Anonson v ICBC, 2016 BCSC 441 Section 736 of the Local Government Act, RSBC 2015, c. 1 provides that a … Read more

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Bilfinger Berger (Canada) Inc. v Great Vancouver Water

Sometimes it seems attractive, and beneficial, to reach agreements between parties that may have a common interest on more than … Read more

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Confidentiality, Settlement Privilege and Mediation Agreements

Union Carbide Canada Inc. v Bombardier Inc., 2014 SCC 35 Most mediation agreements contain some form of confidentiality terms. The … Read more

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