$13.5 billion settlement for victims of catastrophic California wildfires
Plaintiff(s):
Individual wildfire victims and businesses
Case type / claims:
G&E represented residents and businesses harmed by the devastating November 2018 wildfire in Northern California, allegedly caused by the negligence of Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E). The fire was the deadliest and most devastating wildfire in California history, where 85 people died and more than 19,000 structures, including residences and commercial properties, were damaged or destroyed. G&E sought compensation on behalf of all victims that were injured or died in the fire or suffered property damage or other emotional distress
Defendant(s):
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Jurisdiction:
Sacramento County Superior Court, California
Year:
2019
Outcome:
- $13.5 billion settlement reached to compensate wildfire victims for property loss, personal injury and related damages.
