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PSR Obtains $15.045 Million Settlement for Student Pinned Between Two Vehicles in a Middle School Parking Lot
Posted in Blog on November 13, 2025
An 11-year-old McAuliffe Middle School student suffered severe orthopedic injuries to both lower extremities, significant emotional and psychological trauma, and permanent disability after she became pinned between two vehicles in the school parking lot during after-school pickup. The Los Alamitos Unified School District had assumed responsibility for managing traffic in the school parking lot, including… read more
PSR Obtains $31 Million Settlement Against Newport-Mesa Unified School District for Injured High School Football Player
Posted in Blog on November 13, 2025
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP has obtained a $31,000,000 settlement for plaintiff Emanuel “Manny” Garcia, a former Corona del Mar High School freshman football player who suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of a negligently maintained field by the Newport-Mesa Unified School District. Mr. Garcia was represented in the matter by PSR… read more
12-Year-Old California Middle School Student, Yahshua Robinson, Dies After Being Forced to Run
Posted in Injury Information on September 8, 2023
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
Posted in Uncategorized on March 23, 2020
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
Posted in Uncategorized on February 27, 2020
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
Posted in Blog on November 7, 2019
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
Posted in Blog on November 5, 2019
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
Posted in Blog on October 29, 2019
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
Posted in Uncategorized on August 14, 2018
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
Posted in Uncategorized on July 23, 2018
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