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
More Than 92,000 Claims Filed Against Boy Scouts of America By Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
More than 92,000 claims against the Boy Scouts of America have been timely filed by survivors of childhood sexual assault and abuse, meeting the November 16th deadline to file bankruptcy claim forms against the national youth organization. Trial attorney Spencer Lucas of Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP was among them, filing 240 claims on… read more
PSBR Attorneys Among 2020 CAOC Virtual Convention Speakers & Awards Finalists
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP partners Brian Panish and Rahul Ravipudi, as well as Deborah Chang who is Of Counsel with the firm, are among the featured speakers at the 2020 CAOC Annual Convention where two of the firm’s landmark cases – Rosen v. The Regents of the Univeristy of California, et al as… read more
Statement from Adam Shea In Response to Announcement of Coroner’s Inquest into the Death of Andres Guardado
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP founding partner & Guardado family lead attorney, Adam Shea, has issued the following statement in response to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner’s announcement of a formal inquest into the death of Andres Guardado: “In the nearly five months since Andres Guardado was killed, the Los Angeles… read more
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP Named Among 2021 Best Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report
For the 11th consecutive year, Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP has 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… read more
Deborah Chang Named Among 2020 Top Women Lawyers by Daily Journal
For the fifth consecutive year, Deborah S. Chang has been named to the Daily Journal’s list of Top Women Lawyers in California. Ms. Chang, who is Of Counsel with Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP, is recognized among 100 women lawyers throughout the state who have made a difference to their clients, their firms, and… read more
Court Grants Preliminary Approval of $16 Million Settlement in Class Action Lawsuit Against ACT, Inc.
Attorneys with Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP and Miller Advocacy Group PC, representing students with disabilities in a class action lawsuit against ACT Inc., have reached a settlement with the administrator of the leading U.S. standardized college-entrance exam following two years of intense litigation and mediation. Preliminary approval of the settlement was granted by U.S…. read more