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 $5.5 Million Settlement for Adult Survivor of Childhood Sex Abuse by Patrick Clyne, M.D.
PSR attorneys Wyatt Vespermann, David Rudorfer, and Andrew Gianelli obtained a $5,500,000 million settlement in a case demonstrating the devastating consequences when reports of childhood abuse are ignored by the agencies charged with protecting vulnerable children. In August 1995, at age nine, Kyle entered foster care and was placed by Santa Clara County CPS in… 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 $10.5 Million Settlement for Two Siblings Traumatized by the Abuse and Murder of Their Infant Brother
PSR attorneys Wyatt Vespermann and Peter Kaufman secured a $10,500,000 settlement for two young boys relating to the abuse they suffered at the hands of their own parents, including witnessing the murder of their infant brother, Jamari. At the time, the three boys were under a San Bernardino County CPS family maintenance plan which permitted… read more
PSR Secures $3.5 Million Settlement for Elderly Passenger Injured on Moving Bus
PSR attorney Andrew Owen secured a $3,500,000 settlement on behalf of Izumi Streller, a 75-year-old passenger who suffered catastrophic injuries after falling inside a moving Big Blue Bus. While Ms. Streller was boarding and attempting to scan her TAP card, the driver accelerated before she was seated or otherwise secure, causing her to fall and… read more
Brian Panish and Adam Shea Named Among 2025 Irish Legal 100 Honorees
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP founding partners Brian Panish and Adam Shea have been named among the 2025 Irish Legal 100 honorees in recognition of their contributions as legal professionals in the United States. The Irish Legal 100, founded in 2008, is an annual compilation of the most distinguished Irish legal professionals in the United… read more
PSR Secures $4 Million Settlement for Man Injured in Dangerous Condition of Public Property Case
PSR attorneys Erika Contreras and Brigitta Cymerint secured a $4,000,000 settlement on behalf of plaintiff Michael Fox, who suffered devastating leg injuries due to a dangerous condition of public property. While walking near the San Diego Design Center, Mr. Fox stepped from the sidewalk onto a grassy area between the curb and walkway, unaware that… read more
