A Los Angeles County judge has ruled that the California FAIR Plan Association’s smoke damage policy violates state law, marking a significant victory for homeowners who have faced denied or underpaid claims from the state’s insurer of last resort. Judge Stuart M. Rice found that the FAIR Plan’s policy definition
Kabateck LLP is thrilled to announce that our Civil Action podcast is now featured on the Legal AF channel, part of the MeidasTouch Network. This exciting partnership represents our commitment to making complex legal issues accessible to the public through expert analysis and thoughtful commentary. Legal AF, led by executive
Kabateck LLP managing partner Shant Karnikian was quoted in Lookout Santa Cruz this week discussing the firm’s pursuit of damages “in the hundreds of thousands of dollars per household” for more than 1,000 flood victims from the devastating 2023 winter storms in Santa Cruz County’s Pajaro Valley. The mass tort
In their latest episode, Brian and John Kabateck dive into the House GOP’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill”—a sweeping package packed with food aid cuts, looser regulations, fossil fuel support, and headline-grabbing tax breaks like the no-tax-on-tips plan. The brothers also break down the bizarre scene in L.A. where Senator Alex
Kabateck LLP Managing Partner Shant A. Karnikian was quoted in the Daily Journal discussing the California Department of Insurance’s investigation into State Farm’s handling of wildfire claims from the January Eaton and Palisades fires. Karnikian discussed the significance of the state’s investigation and its potential impact on policyholders seeking fair
In the latest episode of KABATALKS, brothers Brian and John Kabateck dive into one of California’s most contentious political stories: the deployment of federal troops to Los Angeles during ICE raids and growing street protests. Brian Kabateck, founding attorney of Kabateck LLP and nationally recognized consumer advocate, squares off with
Congratulations to our co-counsel and lead trial attorney Dan Balaban at Balaban & Spielberger LLP, and our own team at Kabateck LLP, for their outstanding work securing an $18,600,000 verdict on behalf of just five plaintiffs against Twin Hill in the American Airlines toxic uniform case. Working as co-counsel, Brian
Kabateck LLP Managing Partner Shant Karnikian was featured on ABC30 news discussing the ongoing challenges faced by hundreds of residents affected by the devastating January 2023 Planada floods. The firm is representing flood victims who continue to face health hazards and inadequate compensation more than a year after the disaster.
We’re excited to welcome Hrag Kouyoumjian as Of Counsel at Kabateck LLP. A seasoned trial lawyer with a strong background in complex litigation, Hrag brings a sharp focus on personal injury law and a deep commitment to standing up for those who’ve been wrongfully harmed. He has successfully represented individuals
Kabateck Partner Anastasia Mazzella has been recognized in the Daily Journal‘s “Top Women Lawyers 2025” for the second consecutive year for her exceptional work in plaintiff-side litigation and her dedication to seeking justice for wildfire victims. The feature highlights Mazzella’s practice focusing on employment, personal injury, sexual abuse, and consumer