The topic of this week’s column comes from a vexed landlord, who writes: “Mr. Beaver, over the past two years I have been involved in a lawsuit from a guy who literally stubbed his toe on a tiny object sticking up from the sidewalk in front of a small strip

Law360 — What’s the last filing date for Los Angeles homeowners looking to sue insurers over denied fire damage coverage? It might depend on who you ask. Considering legal ambiguities on tolling, along with the potential for overloaded lawyers and the risk of missed deadlines, there’s concern among some lawyers

Kabateck LLP is proud to announce that two of our leaders have been recognized by the Daily Journal in its 2026 Top 100 Lawyers and Distinguished Counsel list. Shant Karnikian, Managing Partner, has been named one of California’s Top 100 Lawyers. From law clerk to Managing Partner, Shant has tried

KBK files suit against Kaiser and its employee accused of secretly recording nurses in the nude A Kaiser Permanente maternity ward restroom. An unmarked iPhone concealed in an unassuming box of examination gloves—its memory card full. One hospital staffer’s disturbing discovery ultimately reveals dozens of victims, recorded in their most

We are proud to announce that six of our own attorneys — Matt Sahak, Annie Dovel, Sheri Lalehzarian, Matthew French, Alina S. Vulic, and Gary Partamian — have been named to the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Being named a “One to Watch” is not

Our team secured a $550,000 settlement for a student who was assaulted on school grounds by another student. The case centered on the school’s failure to maintain a safe environment and address known bullying and threatening behavior. Despite the school’s efforts to limit its liability, we obtained a strong result

Kabateck LLP congratulates Matthew P. French, who has been named to Los Angeles Magazine’s 2026 Best of L.A. Legal list. The list recognizes attorneys for their professional reputation, the quality of their legal work, and their contributions to the legal profession. Honorees are chosen through independent research and input from

Managing Partner Shant A. Karnikian was quoted in the Daily Journal on the closure of the Los Angeles County Personal Injury Hub, which officially ended Friday after more than a decade of operation. The hub, established in 2013 as a centralized system for handling personal injury cases, was created in

On the latest episode of Civil Action, our own Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian sit down with California Assemblymember Nick Schultz (D-44th District), chair of the Assembly Committee on Public Safety, to discuss the state’s legislative response to federal immigration enforcement. Schultz, a former Burbank mayor and career prosecutor, describes

One year after the Eaton and Palisades fires, some Southern California homeowners say their toughest fight has come not from the flames—but from their insurance companies. Kabateck LLP managing partner Shant Karnikian spoke to the Daily Journal about how insurers have generally paid total-loss claims more readily than claims involving