On Thursday, February 10th, 2022, the United States Senate passed S. 2342, The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault & Sexual Harassment Act.  This bill comes just three days after The U.S. House of Representatives passed it’s own version of the bill, H.R. 4445.   The new bill will improve accountability for survivors or sexual assault… read more

Fire damage is not the only risk associated with wildfires. The smoke from a wildfire itself can also cause significant damage, including permanent property discoloration and odors. If your home or business sustains smoke damage from a wildfire in California, you may be eligible for compensation from an insurance company for cleanup and repairs. You… read more

You rely on your insurance company to be there for you when you need them. After all, you keep up with your premiums and have always paid on time. Unfortunately, insurance companies are notorious for protecting their own bottom lines over their clients. This can lead to issues in receiving the coverage that you need,… read more

Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP has once again been ranked among the “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers. The firm is recognized with a National Tier 1 Firm ranking in Mass Torts/Class Actions-Plaintiffs as well as Regional Tier 1 Firm rankings — the highest ranking a firm can… read more

When it comes to large-scale disasters, California has long been synonymous with earthquakes.  Estimates say that there are as many as 10,000 earthquakes occur each year in Southern California alone. However, over the last decade, wildfires have joined the conversation.  Each year, it seems, wildfire season becomes more and more devastating.  This year has been… read more

Every year, wildfires ravage California, leading to billions of dollars in property damage and personal losses. Most wildfires are preventable and trace back to human errors, such as electric company negligence. Negligence can allow wildfire victims to bring lawsuits against the at-fault parties in pursuit of financial compensation for their losses. With a successful wildfire… read more

If a recent California wildfire damaged your home or property, you may be entitled to financial compensation through the civil justice system. If an investigation shows that one or more parties are responsible for causing the fire, such as a careless electric company or individual, that party may be financially responsible (liable) for your property… read more

A death under any circumstances is a tragedy. If the death could have been prevented, however, it can be even more difficult for surviving loved ones to cope with the loss. Wildfires can often be prevented with due care by electric companies, utility companies, property owners and others. If someone you loved recently passed away… read more

Wildfires consume thousands of acres of property in California each year. According to data from CAL FIRE, in 2020 alone, California had 8,112 recorded fires and suffered damage to 1,443,152 acres of land. In an effort to reduce the risk of wildfires and decrease the spread of fire damage, state lawmakers have passed numerous laws… read more

If the government or a public entity, including a utility company, damages your property while using it for public use or governmental interests, you could be eligible for financial compensation through an inverse condemnation proceeding. This is a type of civil action that can result from the improper use of a property for public benefit. … read more

Anderson v. GM Los Angeles personal injury lawyer Brian Panish defends the Anderson family, victims of a gas tank explosion. $4.9 billion lawsuit filed against General Motors for the explosion in the family’s Chevy Malibu. (3:03)

The Super Lawyers publication has named 11 attorneys from Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP to its list of 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers — Brian Panish, Adam Shea, Kevin Boyle, Rahul Ravipudi, Daniel Dunbar, Rachel Gezerseh, Spencer Lucas, Peter Polos, Lyssa Roberts, Tom Schultz and Paul Traina. The annual list represents fewer than five percent… read more