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12-Year-Old California Middle School Student, Yahshua Robinson, Dies After Being Forced to Run

Middle school student Yahshua Robinson died during gym class after being told to run in the 90-degree heat when he arrived at class in his regular clothes. Before collapsing, Robinson was asking for help and water, he then fell and became unresponsive. Emergency personnel were called and rushed him to the hospital where he unfortunately… read more

Helping you During the Coronavirus

During this uncertain time, we want to assure you that Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP is still here to assist you with your case. Although we usually meet with potential clients in person, because of the precautions made necessary by the Coronavirus (COVID-19), you can let us know more about your case by filling… read more

Rahul Ravipudi & John Fiske Appointed Public Entity Plaintiffs’ Co-Lead Counsel in JUUL Labs Product Cases

Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP partner Rahul Ravipudi and Baron & Budd shareholder John Fiske have been appointed to serve as Public Entity Plaintiffs’ Co-Lead Counsel in the JUUL Labs Product Cases,  representing public entities — including school districts throughout California — in litigation against the electronic cigarette manufacturer. As detailed in the Case… read more

Orange Unified School District Sued for Wrongful Death of Student Killed in Campus Golf Cart Crash

The mother of Emmanuel “Manny” Perez, an autistic student who suffered fatal injuries in a golf cart crash at El Modena High School in September, has taken legal action against the school district responsible for ensuring her son’s safety. Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP attorneys Rahul Ravipudi and Robert Glassman represent Plaintiff Micaela Sanchez… read more

$28.5+ Million Settlement Obtained for Student Struck by Vehicle in Victor Elementary School District

Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP attorneys Rahul Ravipudi, Paul Traina and Ian Samson in conjunction with Bobby Saadian and Jonathon Teller of Wilshire Law Firm obtained a $28,500,000+ settlement for a special needs student who was catastrophically injured after being struck by a vehicle while under the care and supervision of Victor Elementary School District… read more

Los Angeles Unified School District Files Class Action Lawsuit Against E-Cigarette Manufacturer JUUL

The Los Angeles Unified School District (Los Angeles Unified) and Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP held a joint press conference in downtown Los Angeles today to announce the filing of a class action lawsuit against JUUL Labs, Inc., the leading e-cigarette manufacturer, for creating an epidemic of youth vaping that has infiltrated the second-largest… read more

Pierce v. Murrieta Valley Unified School District

LANDMARK CASE: Pierce v. Murrieta Valley Unified School District   THE SETTLEMENT: $11 Million plus non-monetary stipulations   ATTORNEYS: Brian Panish, Rahul Ravipudi and Robert Glassman   PRACTICE AREAS: Wrongful Death, Government Liability   CASE SYNOPSIS: Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP attorneys Brian Panish, Rahul Ravipudi and Robert Glassman represented Sabrina and Rodriquez Pierce… read more

Jane Doe v. Granada Hills Charter High School

THE CASE: Jane Doe v. Granada Hills Charter High School   THE SETTLEMENT: $3,000,000   ATTORNEYS: Rahul Ravipudi, Deborah Chang and Tom Schultz   PRACTICE AREAS: Dangerous Condition of Public Property, Brain Injury   CASE SYNOPSIS: Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP attorneys Rahul Ravipudi, Deborah Chang and Tom Schultz obtained a $3 million settlement… read more

Kalnins v. La Canada Unified School District

CASE: Kalnins v. La Canada Unified School District   THE SETTLEMENT: $2,000,000   PRACTICE AREAS: Dangerous Condition of Public Property, Government Liability   ATTORNEYS: Robert Glassman and Rahul Ravipudi   CASE SYNOPSIS: Rahul Ravipudi and Robert Glassman of Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP obtained a $2 million settlement for Ethan Kalnins, a La Canada… read more

Massey v. Arcadia Unified School District

CASE: Massey v. Arcadia Unified School District   THE SETTLEMENT: $3,750,000   ATTORNEYS: Candice Klein, Tom Schultz, Sarah Kim and Rahul Ravipudi   PRACTICE AREAS: Dangerous Condition of Public Property, Brain Injury, Government Liability   CASE SYNOPSIS: Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP attorneys Candice Klein, Tom Schultz, Sarah Kim and Rahul Ravipudi obtained a… read more