PSR Files Lawsuit Against Casa Pacifica Following Exploitation and Tragic Death of Pipper Bratt Due to ‘Open Campus’ Policy
PSR attorney Wyatt Vespermann has filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the parents of 14-year old Pipper Bratt who was tragically struck by a vehicle on the roadway outside the Casa Pacifica Centers for Children & Families campus. At the time of the incident, Pipper was under Casa Pacifica’s care, and just days… read more
Brian Panish and Rahul Ravipudi Named Among Top Plaintiff Lawyers by Daily Journal
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP partners Brian Panish and Rahul Ravipudi have been named among Daily Journal’s list of 2025 Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California. The annual publication recognized 52 lawyers this year, honoring California’s leading advocates fighting for consumers in personal injury, mass torts, and civil rights cases. BRIAN PANISH Mr. Panish’s feature profile highlights two landmark… read more
PSR Files Legal Action on Behalf of Family of Young Camper Killed at King Gillette Ranch
PSR attorneys Robert Glassman and Joe O’Hanlon have taken legal action on behalf of the parents of Lamar McGlothurn, an 8-year-old boy tragically killed by a massive, decaying tree branch while attending Camp Wildcraft at King Gillette Ranch this past summer. Claimants Madeline Eaton and Kevin Shrestha have filed government claims against the owners and… read more
Parents of Braun Levi File $200M Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Alleged Drunk Driver
PSR attorneys Spencer Lucas, Bobby Reagan, and Alec Clark have filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the parents of Braun Levi who was tragically struck and killed by an alleged drunk driver in Manhattan Beach, California earlier this year. Jennifer Levi and her husband are seeking $200 million in damages, as well as… read more
Judge Allows Plaintiff to Add Punitive Damages to Complaint Against Uber Technologies in Amputation Case
In a significant development for public safety and accountability, the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles (Southwest District) granted a Plaintiff’s motion for leave to amend her complaint to add punitive damages against Uber Technologies, Inc. under Civil Code § 3294. The ruling—issued on November 7, 2025, by Judge Tamara Hall in Dept…. read more
Summary Judgment Denied; Judge Orders Trial on Amazon’s “Relay” Trucking Program
In a major victory, the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County, Nevada denied a motion for summary judgment brought by Amazon Logistics, Inc. seeking to absolve it of liability for injuries caused by one of its “Relay” truck drivers. The Court determined that questions of fact concerning Amazon’s control over the Relay program and… read more
Judge Rules Social Media Giants Must Face a Jury to Answer for Alleged Harms to Youth
In a major legal victory for youth plaintiffs and their families, the Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles has denied motions for summary judgment filed by Meta (Facebook & Instagram), Snap (Snapchat), Google (YouTube), and ByteDance (TikTok) in three bellwether cases within the Judicial Council Coordinated Proceeding (JCCP 5255) concerning alleged… read more
PSR Obtains $34.1 Million Verdict for Pedestrian Severely Injured by Driver Who Ran a Red Light
PSR attorneys Brian Panish, Tom Schultz, Andrew Schrader, and Diana Panish obtained a $34.1 million jury verdict in San Bernardino County for an elderly pedestrian who suffered severe injuries after being struck while on the sidewalk by a vehicle driven by an Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Co-Founder who ran a red light. Plaintiff was also represented in… read more
Jesse Creed Named Among Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 by Daily Journal
Daily Journal has named PSR partner Jesse Creed among the 2025 Top 40 Lawyers Under 40. The annual publication recognizes 40 California lawyers under the age of 40 with an individual profile highlighting recent career achievements and provides insight into their practice. The Daily Journal profile featuring Mr. Creed details his work in the Maui… read more
Abused by Pedro Antonio Tellez? Demand Accountability: PSR to Hold Institutions Responsible
Pedro Antonio Tellez — who previously worked as a cafeteria worker within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and later held roles in the Glendale Unified School District (GUSD) — was arrested and charged with serious sexual offenses in October 2023. He now faces 13 counts of lewd acts on children under 14 years… read more
PSR Obtains $12.74 Million Verdict for Father and Son Injured in Collision Caused by TruGreen Lawn Care Driver
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP attorney Spencer Lucas and Bobby Reagan have obtained a $12.74 million verdict in Pierce County, Washington for an Army Ranger veteran and his son who suffered severe injuries when a TruGreen landscaping truck made an unsafe left turn resulting in the two vehicles colliding. Defendant TruGreen admitted liability before trial,… read more
Plaintiffs Prevail in Key Expert Testimony Rulings in Social Media Addiction Litigation
The Los Angeles County Superior Court has denied the overwhelming majority of defendants’ motions to exclude expert testimony under the Sargon standard, marking a major victory for plaintiffs in the coordinated social media addiction litigation. This ruling clears the way for plaintiffs to present robust scientific evidence at trial regarding the mental health harms caused… read more
