Kabateck LLP is proud to announce that our Civil Action podcast has now surpassed 10 million combined views on the Legal AF channel—a remarkable milestone that underscores the urgent demand for credible legal analysis during one of the most consequential periods in American legal history. When we joined Legal AF,
By Shant Karnikian When the Palisades and Altadena fires ravaged Los Angeles last January, the news was flooded with heartbreaking stories of families who lost everything. But there were also moving, inspiring stories of bravery and heroism – firefighters who helped residents make harrowing last-second escapes from their homes then
Kabateck LLP managing partner Shant Karnikian was featured in the Inland Empire Law Weekly discussing two new California laws signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in October 2025 that protect consumers from misleading legal advertising and unethical practices. Senate Bill 37, signed October 11, allows Californians misled by unethical legal advertising
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
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
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
Warning to Wildfire Survivors: Why SCE’s New Program Could Shortchange You By Matthew P. French Seven months have passed since the destructive and deadly firestorm that left the picturesque Altadena and surrounding neighborhoods in ash and rubble. Southern California Edison (SCE) faces hundreds (and likely thousands) of mass tort lawsuits
A new class action lawsuit challenges ICE agents who are turning courtrooms into deportation ambush zones, violating fundamental due process rights. ICE agents across the country are systematically ambushing asylum seekers at immigration court hearings, creating an impossible choice that violates constitutional protections. A new class action lawsuit reveals how
New ruling on insurance coverage for smoke damage is a big win for wildfire victims By Shant Karnikian A Los Angeles judge recently ruled that the California FAIR Plan’s handling of smoke damage claims is unlawful—a landmark decision that could redefine insurance coverage standards for wildfire-related damage across the state.
A federal judge issues a 52-page ruling protecting constitutional rights and stopping illegal detention practices. In a significant victory for civil rights, a federal court in downtown Los Angeles has issued a comprehensive temporary restraining order against the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement tactics, ruling that widespread ICE raids in Southern