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.
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
Altadena and Pasadena residents have filed lawsuits against Los Angeles County and the City of Pasadena for failing to inspect rental homes for toxic contamination following the Eaton Fire. The suits allege violations of Health & Safety Code Section 17970.5, which requires inspection of buildings with potential lead contamination or
The Superior Court of Los Angeles County has implemented a new procedure to handle the 48% increase in unlimited civil filings since 2008. The court will now automatically set Order to Show Cause hearings 60 days after Notices of Settlement are filed, streamlining the dismissal process while retaining jurisdiction to
KBK attorneys Gary Partamian and Sheri Lalehzarian were published in the Daily Journal this week. Their article addresses how current summary judgment scheduling practices are causing unnecessary trial delays in California courts. In their piece titled “How summary judgment hearing dates are causing preventable trial continuances,” the attorneys examine how
Brian Kabateck talks with ABC7 about workers’ rights as employees head back to the workplace in the wake of new protocols involving COVID-19
By Sebastian Echeverry Residents of a North Long Beach mobile home park who were awarded close to $40 million by a jury after suing the former owners over numerous health and environmental issues will also receive a portion of proceeds from the recent sale of the property, their attorney says.