Boeing accepted responsibility for 737 MAX crashes and reached an agreement that avoids punitive damages. “The most import thing for Boeing is to put this as far behind them as they possibly can,” said KBK’s Brian Kabateck in an interview with Newsy on the announcement that Boeing admitted it
by Alin K. Gregorian BOSTON — Starting on the afternoon (ET) of April 24, 2021, members of the Armenian community could talk about little else other than President Biden’s statement unambiguously recognizing the Armenian Genocide. What was even more interesting was that the story made headlines around the world. From
By Randy Mac A Los Angeles restaurant owner and former Bravo “Top Chef” contestant is suing his insurance company saying he’s being denied the protection he paid for amid the coronavirus pandemic. His policy is supposed to cover “business interruption,” and while he says this situation qualifies, his insurance company
Brian Kabateck recently spoke with the Daily Journal about AT&T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion, the U.S. Supreme Court set forth guidelines supporting the enforcement of arbitration provisions under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). These cases present a hurdle for consumers and employees who are trying to vindicate their rights in court
By Juliette Fairley | Jan 4, 2021 An appellate panel has turned the tables on a state judge who sided with restaurant owners when they asked for a stay on a COVID-19 order issued by the Los Angeles County health officials, which banned outdoor dining. The Second District Court of
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk20GfYz6js By Jean Elle On the brink of closure, some restaurant owners are demanding money back from government agencies. Under California’s new stay-at-home order, The Blue Light is back to take-out only and bare-bones staffing, but the bills for state and local licenses keep mounting. The restaurant owner says as long
Bad faith and BI claims: The view from the plaintiff’s side By Patricia L. Harman As the number of coronavirus cases continues to surge across the country, insurers are already seeing numerous lawsuits for bad faith and business interruption claims related to the virus. The issue of bad faith looms for
Woolsey Fire Victims Face Deadline for Filing Personal Injury Claims By Tara Lynn Wagner MALIBU, Calif. — It’s been two years since the Woolsey Fire tore through Malibu, including the remote area where artist Lita Albuquerque had lived for nearly 30 years. She can recount, with great detail, the moment
Local Restaurant Joins Legal Claim for Fee Refunds Over COVID Closures By Jim Jakobs California restaurants have unified to file a claim seeking a refund for state and local fees, including for liquor licenses, health permits, and state tourism assessments. One of those involved is Vino Grille & Spirits in northeast Fresno.
If Prop 22 fails, ‘it’s game over’ for Uber and Lyft, observer says