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Upended Lives: Butte County Fire Survivors Facing Urgent Housing Decisions

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BERRY CREEK, California – Several years after devastating wildfires ravaged Butte County, residents are still grappling with finding permanent housing options. In the remote town of Berry Creek, the aftermath has left many individuals residing in RVs on the plots where their homes once stood. However, they now face impending deadlines to either rebuild their houses or consider relocating. The survivors of the wildfires in Butte County are caught in a difficult predicament. As they navigate the challenging path to recovery, the pressing question of whether to rebuild or move weighs heavily on their shoulders. … Read more

City of Greenwood Challenges Court Ruling: Fire Chief’s Appointment to Hospital Board Sparks Dispute

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GREENWOOD, Mississippi – A dispute between the city and county over an appointment to the local hospital board has sparked a legal battle. Recently, a chancery judge issued an injunction that prevented fire chief Marcus Banks from joining the board, leading the city of Greenwood to challenge the ruling. The conflict over the Greenwood Leflore Hospital’s leadership is likely to be taken up by an appeals court. During a specially called city council meeting, a motion was made to appeal Judge Perkins’ ruling on the appointment. The city council authorized the appeal in connection with … Read more

Property Owner Alleges Legal Malpractice After Devastating Woolsey Fire; Lawsuit Seeks Accountability from Wildfire Loss Firm

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Agoura Hills, Calif. – A property owner in Agoura Hills, California, whose home was destroyed in the 2018 Woolsey Fire, has filed a legal malpractice lawsuit against wildfire loss firm Levin Law Group PLC. The homeowner, David Kleynberg, claims that the firm failed to file a suit on his behalf in the mass-tort case against a California utility. This negligence prevented him from joining the litigation against Edison International’s Southern California Edison utility. Kleynberg states that his home and property were rendered uninhabitable for nearly a year, from November 8, 2018, to September 15, 2019, … Read more