By Brian Kabateck Summer signals the onset of road trips, with RV travel steadily rising in popularity. A recent survey by RVshare renters revealed that 68% of travelers expressed a high likelihood of embarking on a road trip this summer. RVs’ allure lies in their flexibility and unique vacation experience,
Food safety investigations detect lead contamination in Cinnamon and cinnamon-flavored applesauce By Brian S. Kabateck Cinnamon is one of the most popular, versatile, and widely available spices around the world. In addition to being aromatic and delicious, Cinnamon is good for you! It is anti-inflammatory and anti-infectious, good for gut
KBK is seeking justice and fair compensation for flood-affected communities in California’s Central Valley and Monterey Bay Area. Our trial team has filed civil lawsuits on behalf of over 1,200 homeowners, business owners, and renters against public entities responsible for flood control. KBK’s Shant Karnikian spoke with ABC30 about the
By Brian Kabateck Residents are gagging and vomiting from the stench. Noxious fumes cause headaches, respiratory problems, and eye irritation. People feel imprisoned in their homes. Children are unable to go out and play. School days are disrupted. Contaminated water seeps into the surrounding environment. Worries over dwindling property values.
Grocery Store Chain Sued Over Workers’ Rights By Brian Kabateck The State of California recently filed suit against Ralph’s, a prominent Southern California supermarket chain and the largest grocery store giant, Kroger subsidiary. The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) alleges that Ralph’s has persistently violated the Fair Chance Act by
Popular Portable Blender Recalled Over Multiple Safety Issues By Brian S. Kabateck Nearly five million portable blenders are recalled after 329 reports of a blade breaking during use, plus 17 cases of fire or overheating that led to property damage claims of close to $150,000. Nearly 50 injuries, including burns
By Brian Kabateck Boeing is under intense scrutiny as the company scrambles to reassure airlines, regulators, and passengers of its commitment to safety after a cabin panel blew off a brand-new 737 Max 9 jet during an Alaska flight earlier this month. About 171 Max 9 jets have since been
A growing crisis in the care of older adults By Brian Kabateck Elder abuse is a widespread problem that often hides in plain sight. Data from the National Council on Aging (NCOA) shows that approximately 10% of Americans aged 60 years or over have experienced some elder abuse in the
Valley Public Radio recently highlighted the lawsuit our firm filed against several state and local government entities, alleging they are responsible and financially liable for floods that devastated Merced and Planada. Central Valley Journalism Collaborative | By Christian De Jesus Betancourt A new civil lawsuit alleges several state and local government
BY JESSICA GARRISON | STAFF WRITER PLANADA, Calif. — It’s been nearly a year since Erica Lopez Bedolla and her children fled their home as dangerous floodwaters rose around them, washing through neighborhood houses, drowning family pets and rendering much of her town of 4,000 uninhabitable. The Lopez family is back home now, albeit