By Shant Karnikian Kabateck LLP has filed a nationwide class action complaint against Farmers Insurance following a disastrous data breach. The suit is brought on behalf of Plaintiff Harout Garabedian, and “all others similarly situated,” for current and future harms caused by a “massive and preventable” cyber attack that has
Kabateck LLP Managing Partner Shant Karnikian provided practical steps for protecting against identity theft in Kiplinger regarding the firm’s class-action lawsuit against Farmers Insurance over a data breach affecting 1.1 million policyholders. The breach, which occurred in May 2025 through a third-party vendor (Salesforce), wasn’t disclosed to affected customers until
Demitri Camperos, a Kabateck LLP client and Altadena resident, is embarking on a 700-mile journey to raise awareness and funds for victims of January’s devastating wildfires. Starting October 16th, Demitri will walk from Altadena to Paradise, California—connecting two communities tragically impacted by catastrophic fires. After losing his family home of
Kabateck LLP managing partner Shant Karnikian provided analysis to NTD on the wrongful death civil trial involving the Los Angeles Angels and the family of late pitcher Tyler Skaggs. Jury selection began this week in the case stemming from Skaggs’ 2019 opioid overdose death. The family filed the 2021 lawsuit
Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian published an op-ed in the Daily Journal warning that a small group of hedge fund-backed “case mills” are jeopardizing the civil justice system and handing corporate interests the ammunition they need to push tort reform. In “Bad apples, big consequences: How a few high-volume mills
Kabateck LLP is proud to announce that our Civil Action podcast has now surpassed five million combined views since joining the Legal AF channel just months ago—a milestone that reflects the growing national appetite for substantive legal analysis during these unprecedented times. Our Civil Action podcast, hosted by attorneys Brian
Our firm is advising Eaton Fire victims to proceed with extreme caution before accepting any offers from Southern California Edison’s newly announced Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program. While Edison promises quick payouts through their dual-track system, our legal team’s initial evaluation of the draft protocol raises serious red flags. The program
Brian S. Kabateck and Shant A. Karnikian have published an article in the Daily Journal titled “Short memories and bad optics: The coming tort reform challenge,” addressing critical issues facing the plaintiffs’ bar and civil justice system. The article warns about the growing threat of tort reform efforts across the
Kabateck LLP is pleased to announce that firm founder Brian S. Kabateck and managing partner Shant A. Karnikian have been named to the Daily Journal Top 100 Lawyers list. This marks Shant’s first recognition on the prestigious list. Brian has been fighting for consumer rights since founding Kabateck LLP in
By Shant Karnikian How did we get around before rideshare apps? A time before a few taps on a smartphone could bring a ride to you in minutes, pay for it, and rate the driver with stars. Since exploding onto the scene about 15 years ago, ridesharing has completely reshaped