Pedro Antonio Tellez, Former Glendale Unified School District and City of Glendale Employee, Sentenced to 32 Years in Prison
On December 19, 2025, Pedro Antonio Tellez pled no contest to 12 counts of sex crimes against children for a total sentence of 32 years in prison. Several survivor families sat in the Pasadena Superior Courtroom as the presiding judge read the counts. One mother delivered a powerful victim impact statement, relaying not only the… read more
Jesse Creed and Lyssa Roberts Named Leaders of Influence: Thriving in Their 40s by Los Angeles Business Journal
PSR partner Jesse Creed and attorney Lyssa A. Roberts have been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Leaders of Influence: Thriving in Their 40s, a list of the region’s most influential professionals. Those honored in this special supplement have been recognized for their expertise in their chosen field, their exemplary leadership, and for contributions… read more
A Win for Accountability in Rideshare Litigation: Keeping Proposition 22 Out of the Jury Room
For years, Uber and Lyft have relied on one central strategy to avoid responsibility when their drivers cause harm: insisting their drivers are “independent contractors,” not employees. In 2020, with Proposition 22, the companies went a step further by drafting a new, highly favorable test designed to make proving employee status nearly impossible. Prop. 22… read more
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 $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 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 the… 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
