Premises Liability

An additional 22 Porter Ranch firefighters have joined the lawsuit filed against Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) alleging the utility knowingly exposed firefighters to hazardous levels of known toxins following the massive gas blowout at the Aliso Canyon Storage Facility in October 2015. The complaint, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, brings the total number… read more

Drones – and the laws surrounding them – are relatively new. California lawmakers have tried to keep up with changing technologies and what they might mean for citizens. When it comes to drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, however, the Federal Aviation Administration presides over what these device owners can and cannot do. If you or… read more

Swimming pool accidents can happen every day in Los Angeles. Over a 10-year period, 3,536 people died in U.S. unintentional drowning incidents – an average of about 10 deaths per day. Among victims ages one to four, swimming pools are the most common setting for fatal drownings. If someone else was negligent in supervising swimmers… read more

Renting a loft in a historic building in Los Angeles may seem like a good idea – until the elevator malfunctions and causes you or a loved one a serious injury. Accidents, injuries, and deaths on rented properties may come down to landlord liability in certain situations. Knowing when you can and cannot sue your… read more

Los Angeles swap meets, farmers’ markets, and flea markets are favorite weekend activities for locals and tourists alike. Unfortunately, they aren’t always the safest settings for shoppers. Daily and weekly markets often contain serious slip, trip, and fall hazards – and may or may not have insurance to pay for a settlement or judgment. If… read more