Utility

Wagener Teacher’s Family Files Lawsuit Against Dominion Energy and Comporium Over Fatal Utility Pole Incident

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WAGENER, S.C. – The family of a South Carolina teacher has filed a lawsuit against Dominion Energy and Comporium, claiming their negligence resulted in her tragic death. Last year, Jeunelle Robinson, a teacher at Wagener-Salley High School, was fatally struck by a utility pole while walking along Main Street in Wagener. The lawsuit alleges that a truck hit low hanging utility lines, causing eight poles to be uprooted, one of which struck and killed Robinson. According to the lawsuit, the utility poles that caused the accident were over sixty years old and had extensive wood … Read more

Oregon Jury Awards $85 Million to Wildfire Victims, Holding Utility PacifiCorp Accountable

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PORTLAND, Ore. – An Oregon jury has awarded $85 million to nine victims of the devastating wildfires that swept through the state in 2020. This latest verdict is part of a series of legal proceedings that place utility company PacifiCorp in the spotlight for its liability in the deadly blazes. The verdict signifies a significant step toward holding the company accountable for the damages caused. “We are so proud of the strength and resilience of our clients, and thankful to the jury for holding PacifiCorp accountable for what happened on Labor Day 2020 – something … Read more

Landmark Verdict: Oregon Utility Company Forced to Compensate Wildfire Victims with $85 Million Settlement

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PORTLAND, Oregon – An Oregon utility company has been ordered by a jury to pay $85 million to individuals affected by the devastating wildfires that ravaged the state. The verdict, issued on Monday, holds the company accountable for its role in sparking the wildfires that caused significant damage to homes and properties. The wildfires, which occurred in 2020, swept through several regions of Oregon, resulting in the loss of lives, destruction of houses, and displacement of communities. The utility company, implicated in the ignition of these fires, faced a legal battle as affected individuals sought … Read more

Oregon Jury Awards $85 Million to Wildfire Victims in Landmark Legal Battle Against Utility Giant

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PORTLAND, Ore. – Nine victims of the devastating wildfires that swept through Oregon in 2020 have been awarded $85 million by an Oregon jury. This verdict is the latest in a series of legal proceedings that are expected to hold utility company PacifiCorp responsible for billions of dollars in damages caused by the fires. The plaintiffs’ attorneys expressed their pride in their clients’ strength and resilience, along with gratitude for the jury holding PacifiCorp accountable. “We are so proud of the strength and resilience of our clients, and thankful to the jury for holding PacifiCorp … Read more