by: Esteban Reynoso Posted: Oct 2, 2023 / 07:29 PM PDT TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KGPE/KSEE) – Around 100 businesses and residents have filed a civil claim against the city of Woodlake, the county of Tulare, and other agencies. The documents claim those agencies did not do all that they could to prevent flooding in
Shant Karnikian authored an article for the Daily Journal where he talks about the challenges in seeking compensation for victims of the Rolling Hills Estates landslides. “While strict liability may seem like a low threshold and easy to establish, whether a government entity bears responsibility for a landslide like the
Rey Mashayekhi Jul 13, 2023 In the wake of this winter’s devastating atmospheric rivers and resulting floods, residents in the hard-hit Pajaro Valley have set legal wheels in motion that could result in lawsuits against local government agencies. Attorneys representing hundreds of Pajaro Valley residents have filed legal claims against
The Pajaronian recently spoke with KBK partner Brian Kabateck and one of his clients who is one of hundreds of victims filing claims against the local Monterey and Santa Cruz counties for the levee breach that led to devastating flooding. “Yes there was a massive storm, no question about it,”
Our firm represents hundreds of flood victims in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties who have filed the first claims against the local government for devastating levee breach. KION46 talked with two of our clients about how the flood impacted their lives. By Austin Castro WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hundreds of people impacted
Women in the Law: Marginal Progress and What We Can Do Moving Forward By Marina Pacheco As we mark Women’s History Month by reflecting on the vital role women have played in American history, it’s important to recognize that inherent biases plague all professions, and law is no exception. Although
LOS ANGELES (KABC) — The Powerball jackpot is at $1.6 billion, the largest in lottery history, and all eyes are on the prize after nobody won Wednesday night. On Friday, some people were seen buying a Powerball ticket for themselves while others bought tickets for work friends or people they
KBK’s Brian Kabateck has once again earned his spot as one of the Los Angeles Daily Journal’s Top 100 Lawyers! Brian was recognized due to the financial relief he provided for LADWP ratepayers overcharged by a flawed billing system, for helping homeowners impacted by wildfires recoup losses from public utilities,
KBK’s Trial team which included partner Shant Karnikian and attorney Barret Alexander recently secured a $350,000 Settlement of an insurance claim for vandalism to a vacant building, after the insurance company completely denied the claim, paid nothing, and forced their insured to sue.
Two Ohio men recently filed a lawsuit against a local minister who they claim sexually abused them for years while the church did nothing to stop the abuse. KBK’s Brian Kabateck, who is representing the plaintiffs, told the Sandusky Register that some of the abuse happened on trips the minister