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Attorney at Law’s Talk of the Town Highlights KBK’s Partner Promotions

LOS ANGELES, CA—Prominent plaintiff’s firm Kabateck LLP is proud to announce the promotion of Marina Pacheco and Stephanie Charlin, two experienced and exceptional attorneys, to partner. Stephanie has earned a stellar reputation during the past seven years at Kabateck LLP for obtaining verdicts and settlements for clients in matters involving

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Sweet Success for Law Banning Candy-Flavored Tobacco Products

By Brian Kabateck You might have missed the news in the holiday rush, but last month California scored a big victory against big tobacco companies that have been directly harming our kids. The state enacted vital legislation to protect targeted populations—especially youth and communities of color—from the dangers of flavored

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The Southern California Record | San Diego, Orange County settle restaurant lawsuit, vow to refund liquor license, permitting fees paid during COVID lockdowns

By Juliette Fairley At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Southern California restaurants were limited to 25% capacity for indoor dining and prohibited from offering outdoor dining options, and yet they were still expected and required to pay liquor license and health permitting fees. In response, plaintiff attorney Brian Kabateck, of

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The Orange County Register | OC approves $1.7 million settlement with restaurants over fees during COVID-19 closuresOperational Fees During COVID-19 Lockdown

By CAITLIN ANTONIOS The Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $1.7 million settlement this week to resolve two class-action lawsuits brought by restaurant owners looking to recoup fees paid to the state and county during the COVID-19 pandemic despite government-mandated closures and reduction in services. In January 2021, Pizzeria

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Orange County Lawyers | Orange County Settles $1.7 Million Class Action To Refund Restaurant Operational Fees During COVID-19 Lockdown

By Juliette Fairley Orange County, California restaurants are about to be enriched by $1.7 million thanks to the OC Board of Supervisors agreeing to settle a class-action lawsuit aimed at helping struggling restaurants to recoup the operational fees they were charged during COVID-19 lock-downs. Plaintiff attorney Brian Kabateck filed the

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Class Action Lawsuit Against Velveeta

Really cheesy or the real deal? By Brian Kabateck A Florida woman is suing Kraft Heinz Food Company for at least $5 million in statutory and punitive damages over “misleading” claims on mac and cheese packaging. Amanda Ramirez of Hialeah, FL alleges that preparing Velveeta Shells and Cheese takes substantially

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The Court Reporter Shortage: Crisis or Opportunity?

By Brian Kabateck As of November 14th, the Los Angeles Superior Court no longer provides an official court reporter free of charge in many types of civil cases. A severe shortage of court reporters has forced the shift of reporters from civil cases including family law, probate, evictions, and more—where

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New Rights for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

By Brian Kabateck Survivors of childhood sexual abuse gained important recognition and expanded rights on September 22, when President Biden signed new legislation into law. The Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act lifts all restrictions on the timeframe for victims filing federal civil claims related to

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