Court Grants Approval of $16 Million Settlement in Class Action Lawsuit Against ACT
After nearly three years of intense litigation and mediation, a final settlement has been approved in a lawsuit alleging ACT, Inc. (“ACT”) disclosed information regarding certain ACT examinees’ disability status to colleges and scholarship organizations on score reports, and denied certain examinees with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in its Educational Opportunity Service, which… read more
Parents of Kahlil Gay, Young Man Killed by Fallen Tree, File Wrongful Death Lawsuit
PSBR attorneys Robert Glassman and Jonathan Davidi held a press conference in Los Angeles today alongside the family of Kahlil Gay, a 23-year-old physics researcher who tragically died last month when he was crushed by a decaying and poorly maintained tree in Northern California. Kahlil’s parents, Darryl Gay and Tunisia Peden-Gay, have filed a wrongful… read more
Deaths at Drug Treatment Facilities
Drug treatment facilities can hurt patients as much as they help them. Not all treatment and addiction rehabilitation centers prioritize patient safety and wellbeing. Negligence or malpractice by a rehabilitation center can cause long-threatening problems for a patient, sometimes resulting in death. Surviving loved ones may have the right to bring wrongful death claims against… read more
Dangers of Overloaded Trucks
Large trucks come with a host of potential risks and hazards to other drivers on the road. One thing that makes large trucks so dangerous is that they can weigh up to 80,000 pounds – or even more with special permits. Large trucks must keep within federal and state legal load limits for safe travel…. read more
Kevin Boyle & Matthew Stumpf Named 2021 California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP attorneys Kevin Boyle and Matthew Stumpf have been named 2021 California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year (CLAY) by the Daily Journal. The 25th Annual CLAY Awards recognized a select group of attorneys in only 12 cases throughout the state whose work in various practice areas made a significant impact… read more
Can You File a Workers’ Compensation Claim For an Occupational Disease?
Most workers’ compensation claims in Los Angeles are for occupational injuries – work-related injuries such as broken bones and strained muscles from accidents or overexertion. Some, however, are for occupational diseases. Determining whether you are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits for an occupational disease could help you recover the money you need to pay for… read more
Injuries Caused by Cosmetic Products
The last thing in your home you may expect to injure you is your cosmetic products. Defective makeup and personal care items, however, have faced thousands of product liability lawsuits over the years. Cosmetics can contain many dangerous ingredients, such as lead and chemicals, that lead to serious health issues. If you believe you have… read more
$39.5 Million Settlement for College Student Who Suffered Heat Stroke During Outdoor Jogging Class
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP announces a $39,500,000 settlement for college student Marissa Freeman who was catastrophically injured after suffering heat stroke during an outdoor class at California State University San Bernardino. This is believed to be the largest settlement ever for an injury case involving the California State University system. Plaintiff was represented… read more
PSBR PLAYBOOK Episode 10: Limiting Defense Experts Through Deposition and Motions in Limine
Wednesday, February 24 at 1:00p.m. EPISODE 10: Limiting Defense Experts Through Deposition and Motions in Limine Join PSBR attorneys Rahul Ravipudi, Ian Samson and Adam Ellis as well as Mike Valiente and Tim Mott of Valiente Mott for a discussion on limiting defense experts through deposition and Motions in Limine.
PSBR Obtains $23.7 Million Award For Motorcyclist Catastrophically Injured in Vehicle Collision
A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge has awarded $23,720,996 to a Southern California man and his wife after the man suffered a lower leg amputation as a result of being struck by a 28-foot utility truck while riding his motorcycle. Plaintiffs were represented in the case and at trial by Brian Panish, Tom Schultz,… read more
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP Case Named Among Daily Journal’s 2020 Top Verdicts in CA
The Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal has released its list of 2020 Top Verdicts and named Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP’s case Fannin v. Camden Blaze LLC among the largest and most significant verdicts in California. The $2,595,106.97 award to our client followed a two-week bench trial before by Judge Margaret L. Oldendorf… read more
11 PSBR Attorneys Named Among 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers
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