Current Cases We are Involved inCurrent Cases
Below is a list of some of the cases we are currently involved in:
Mozza LLC and Mario Batali v. Former Employees
Panish Shea & Boyle LLP brings class action lawsuit against pizzeria Mozza LLC that alleges claims against owners Mario Batali and Joseph Bastianich for conversion, failure to provide adequate meal and rest periods, failure to pay all wages due at termination, and unfair business practices.
- The Los Angeles Times Blog - A former server and a former bartender at Pizzeria Mozza have accused Mario Batali of stealing their tips, according to a lawsuit filed yesterday in L.A. County Superior Court.
- 48 Hours - Two former employees of a Mario Batali eatery are claiming that the "Iron Chef" is a glutton when it comes to his employees' tips...
- All Headline News - Mario Batali Sued By Ex-Employees Over Restaurant Tips
Brian Panish involved in massive Toyota Recall
Panish appointed to serve on Plaintiff's Committee in Toyota Multi-District Litigation.
- Press Release - Brian Panish of Panish Shea & Boyle LLP was appointed on May 14, 2010 by U.S. District Court Judge James Selna to serve on the Plaintiffs' Liaison Counsel Committee for Personal Injury/Wrongful Death cases in the Toyota multi-district litigation (MDL) pending in Santa Ana, California.
- The National Law Journal - A federal judge in California acceded to plaintiffs' request for a robust litigation committee structure in appointing lead counsel for the multidistrict litigation against Toyota Motor Corp. over sudden unintended acceleration defects in its vehicles.
Carlos & Kaylie, minors v. Sea-Doo Bombardier, et al.
The firm is representing four teenagers and their families after the teenagers were seriously injured when a Sea Doo exploded.
- Daily Journal - Jet Ski Maker Accused of Cover-Up
Yoon v. Boeing
The family of four people killed in the crash of a Marine Corps jet in San Diego two years ago sued the federal government and Boeing.
- Associated Press - Family of victims sues over Marine jet crash in San Diego
- Sign On San Diego - U.S., Boeing sued over Miramar jet crash
- Sign On San Diego - Jet crash lawsuit seeks to prevent another tragedy
Yoon v. Boeing Videos - See related videos about the crash
Posis v. Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Wrongful death action involving a rear end accident by a tow truck.
Pellicano Wiretapping Cases
Lawsuits against numerous defendants for invasion of privacy.
- Deadline Hollywood Daily - Lawyering Up Pellicano's Victims
Chatsworth Metrolink Train Crash
The firm is handling over a dozen wrongful death and injury cases resulting from the Chatsworth Metrolink train crash disaster that killed twenty four passengers and seriously injured numerous more on September 12, 2008.
Robinson Helicopter
The firm is handling cases involving the wrongful deaths of three individuals killed in Robinson Helicopter crashes.
Barber v. Mossy Ford
Wrongful death action involving a couple killed when their Ford van conversion overturned after a tire tread separation.
Garcia v. SSA Marine
Wrongful death action involving a worker killed by a heavy lift operator driving a forklift under the influence of alcohol at the Long Beach, California terminal.
Ferreira v. County of Los Angeles and Shoei Saftey Helmets
Brain Injury case - Motorcycle accident due to dangerous road conditions with injuries exacerbated by a defective helmet.
Garcia v. Cooper Tire
Wrongful death of a child and serious injuries to his mother when a GMC van overturned after a tire failure.
Trujillo v. County/City of Los Angeles
Wrongful death and personal injury case involving three children run down by a vehicle due to a dangerous intersection and negligent crossing guard.
Scow v. Covenant Trucking
Wrongful death case involving a woman killed when her car crashed into a commercial truck that was overturned at night in the middle of the Arizona desert. The truck came to rest with the rear of the trailer extending into the traffic lanes.
Yamaha Rhino
The firm is representing eleven seriously injured Yamaha Rhino ATV rollover victims in lawsuits against Yamaha Motor Corp.
Jimenez
Wrongful death action involving a sanitation truck running down a mother in a crosswalk.
