2021

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

Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP founding partners Brian Panish and Kevin Boyle have been named among the Top 100 Lawyers in California by the Daily Journal for 2021. The annual publication recognizes attorneys throughout the state who are doing cutting edge legal work for their clients.

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

Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP attorneys Spencer Lucas and Nadine Khedry obtained a $13,000,000 jury verdict in Riverside County Superior Court for a young girl who was sexually molested while in the care of EōS Fitness’ Kid’s Club in Palm Springs, California. Plaintiff Jane Doe and her 2-year-old brother accompanied their mother to EōS… 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