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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

PSBR attorney Wyatt Vespermann and client Patrizia Sanchez sat down with Telemundo reporter Carlos Trejos to discuss their fight for justice in Central California. Ms. Sanchez serves as Guardian ad Litem for her grandson, J.G., in a lawsuit filed against the County of Tulare and several of its employees for their failure to respond or… 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

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

Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP proudly announced today in a press release that it is changing its name to Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP. The firm’s updated name reflects the significant contributions of firm partner Rahul Ravipudi who joined the firm in 2006 as an associate and was promoted in 2012 to firm… read more

Southwestern Law School alumni Brian Panish ’84 and Walter M. Yoka ’80 have joined forces and combined their passions for civil justice and Southwestern Law School by creating the Yoka-Panish Civil Justice Fellowship. The news was shared in a press release issued by the law school, noting that both attorneys are at the top of… 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

Following nearly six years of intense litigation and over $5 million in discovery sanctions, Southern California Gas Company (“SoCalGas”) and its parent company Sempra Energy (“Sempra”) have agreed to pay up to $1.8 billion to settle the claims of over 35,000 victims of the 2015 Aliso Canyon Natural Gas Storage Facility blowout. Plaintiffs allege they… 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