Written on behalf of Brian Kabateck August 17, 2018 There’s a reason why many drivers are scared to share the roads with 18-wheelers. Large trucks are involved in one out... read more →
Written by Brian S. Kabateck August 10, 2018 Of all the personal injury cases over the years which have garnered media attention, the most misunderstood must be the “McDonald’s Hot... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck August 3, 2018 There’s disturbing new evidence about an increase in pedestrian deaths involving one of America’s most popular vehicles. Sports Utility Vehicles... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian Kabateck July 27, 2018 A record-breaking heat wave that hit Southern California not only brought high temperatures to the region, but it also brought wildfires.... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian Kabateck July 20, 2018 A St. Louis jury awarded 22 plaintiffs $4.69 billion in the latest verdict involving Johnson and Johnson-brand baby powder. The jury... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian Kabateck July 13, 2018 California lawmakers recently established restrictions on the tech industry, putting in place a privacy bill that will give consumers better protection... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian Kabateck July 6, 2018 Smart speakers have exploded onto the market, with Amazon and Google being the driving force behind making them common items in... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian Kabateck June 15, 2018 Consumers know that choice equals power, and consumer advocates who fight for consumers have seen choices slowly but surely disappear over... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian Kabateck June 4, 2018 Fears about the privacy of our data have become common ever since reports of credit monitoring hacks invading consumer’s privacy have... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian Kabateck May 11, 2018 America’s amusement parks are huge attractions, drawing tourists from around the world, especially during the spring and summer months. While many... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian Kabateck April 19, 2018 It’s been nearly a month since California’s Department of Motor Vehicles gave the green to allow fully autonomous vehicles to operate... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck April 13, 2018 While most Americans are not shocked by revelations that outside companies obtained access to Facebook users' personal data, they're not... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck March 30, 2018 Video plays a unique role in our legal system, possibly more important than at any time in history. Witness testimony... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian Kabateck March 23, 2018 There’s growing concern about the health and safety threat to people who live, work and play alongside oil wells in Los... read more →
By Brian S. Kabateck March 9, 2018 When the Civil Rights movement began decades ago, it was a battle for people of color to gain the equality they deserved. Today,... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian Kabateck March 2, 2018 A stunning number of back-to-back fatal incidents involving Amtrak trains over the last year is raising alarms about the safety of... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck February 23, 2018 America’s drinking water is growing increasingly contaminated, threatening the health of consumers living in both urban and rural communities. 63... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck February 16, 2018 After nearly two decades, the controversial XFL football league is making a comeback, just as concerns mount about the safety... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck February 9, 2018 Donating a deceased loved one’s body to science can provide much needed medical training while the organs can be used... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck February 2, 2018 As more people share an increasing amount of personal information online, and data breaches hit record numbers, consumers are at... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck January 19, 2018 The shocking images of destruction left in the aftermath of the deadly Montecito, CA mudslides offer a stark reminder of... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian Kabateck January 12, 2018 Abuse can happen to anyone, no matter the person’s age, sex, race, religion, or ethnic or cultural background. Each year, thousands... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck January 2, 2018 As Christmas shoppers rush to make returns, consumers may not realize that many fellow Americans are spending the holidays homeless.... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck December 2017 With a major leadership shakeup at the nation’s top consumer watchdog agency, regulatory enforcement is being run off the rails as... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck November 30, 2017 As we approach World AIDS Day, it’s important to recognize that significant disparities in the healthcare insurance industry continue to... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck November 17, 2017 Recent sexual harassment scandals that involved the use of secret settlements have sparked a conversation about who really benefits from... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck October 20, 2017 For many people, having insurance brings them a peace of mind, knowing that if disaster were to strike, they have... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck October 13, 2017 The statistics are sobering: the number of opioid overdoses have soared to the point where the life expectancy in the... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck October 6, 2017 The revelation that former NFL player Aaron Hernandez, who took his own life while serving jail time, had severe CTE,... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck September 18, 2017 Equifax Inc., one of the country's biggest credit-monitoring companies, fell victim to a massive data breach that potentially exposed the... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck September 8, 2017 As young undocumented immigrants known as “Dreamers” brace for the fallout following the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck September 1, 2017 Google has been in crisis mode due to recent events that have exposed an ongoing problem of discrimination in the... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck August 25, 2017 Cyberattacks that result in massive data breaches are becoming more frequent and costly for companies and consumers. HBO and its... read more →
Written on Behalf of Brian S. Kabateck August 4, 2017 The medical community is reeling from a rash of cyberattacks involving extensive data breaches that compromise the privacy of patients.... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck July 28, 2017 Porter Ranch residents feel dismayed and angry after two state agencies decided to allow SoCal Gas to restart operations at... read more →
Written on Behalf of Brian S. Kabateck July 21, 2017 For decades, Californians injured or killed by negligence in our health care system have been denied justice and proper compensation... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck June 27, 2017 A recent US Supreme Court decision dealt a serious blow to consumers seeking legal recourse in product liability lawsuits. The... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck June 20, 2017 Terror has gripped Europe with a vengeance over the past few weeks. Even more recently, America has had to come... read more →
Written on Behalf of Brian S. Kabateck June 9, 2017 Semi-trucks are involved in hundreds of thousands of crashes every year in America and about 4,000 of those incidents... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck May 26, 2017 Millions of American workers in a variety of industries have become victims of widespread wage theft. It’s an illegal practice... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck May 19, 2017 Facebook is in damage control mode following a string of gruesome videos that posted on the social media platform and... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck April 25, 2017 The cell phone video seen around the world showing a bleeding United Airlines passenger dragged off a plane triggered a... read more →
Written on Behalf of Brian S. Kabateck April 7, 2017 California leads the nation in the number of bicyclists killed each year in traffic accidents, prompting lawmakers to tackle... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck March 24, 2017 Banking giant Wells Fargo is in the crosshairs of California lawmakers who want to crack down on financial fraud following... read more →
March 10, 2017 Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck Consumer advocates, plaintiff lawyers and academics are concerned after a new bill aimed at making it harder to launch class... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck March 3, 2017 Spinal cord injuries have long lasting effects, no matter how seemingly insignificant they may seem. These effects range from numbness... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck February 24, 2017 Apple is facing a class action lawsuit after several instances of serious accidents caused by texting on the iPhone while... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck February 17, 2017 A wave of arrests involving undocumented immigrants in Los Angeles and cities nationwide has ignited fear and sparked demonstrations by... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck January 27, 2017 As investigators work swiftly to determine the cause of the state’s deadliest fire in more than a decade, there’s plenty... read more →
Written on Behalf of Brian S. Kabateck | Kabateck Brown Kellner December 16, 2016 If a car manufacturer creates a safety feature but doesn’t automatically include the device in every... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck | Kabateck Brown Kellner December 2, 2016 When insurance companies underestimate the need for certain types of insurance (i.e., Hurricane Katrina victims), underestimate... read more →
Golden State Strengthens Workers’ Rights to Resolve Employment Disputes Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck | Kabateck Brown Kellner November 11, 2016 Arbitration contracts are those tiny printed, legally... read more →
New law to shield patients from surprise medical bills met with resistance by doctors Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck | Kabateck Brown Kellner November 4, 2016 Needing an... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck | Kabateck Brown Kellner October 28, 2016 Six former Wells Fargo employees are fighting back by filing a class action lawsuit in federal... read more →
Written on behalf of Brian S. Kabateck | Kabateck Brown Kellner October 21, 2016 With a staggering 244 Los Angeles deaths at railroad intersections in 2015 alone, there is a... read more →
How ending the statute of limitations for sexual assault cases helps victims. On behalf of Brian S. Kabateck | Kabateck Brown Kellner, LLP Sexual abuse survivors are pleased with the... read more →
By Brian S. Kabateck Consumers may not realize that so-called “healthy” supplements that pack drugstore shelves actually contain dangerous and non-FDA approved substances. More than 90-thousand different types of vitamins,... read more →
By Brian S. Kabateck As firefighters gain the upper hand on the massive Sand fire in the Santa Clarita Valley, thousands of weary homeowners recently evacuated, are now returning home.... read more →
By Brian S. Kabateck The Takata air bag recall is now considered the largest and most expensive auto safety recall in our country’s history, affecting one out of every eight... read more →
Most Californians only come into contact with the legal system a few times in their lives; traffic tickets, family law and small claims court. For most, it’s an experience they... read more →
In the age of social media, which has transformed marketing and advertising practices in the legal world, it could be. Today’s attorneys find themselves in uncharted territory, trying to navigate... read more →
Crowdfunding is the current go-to for anyone who needs to raise money. From honeymoons to the world’s best potato salad, it seems like people will chip in toward anything that... read more →
It’s hour 4 in mediation. When your client is offered a mid-six figure offer, you quickly advise to accept. Yet, your client looks disappointed and says he will not take... read more →
By Brian S. Kabateck & Benjamin Hakimfar 1.7 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury or “TBI” every year in the United States. A TBI occurs when a sudden trauma... read more →