Wildfire

PacifiCorp Faces Devastating Blow as Jury Hands Down $62 Million Verdict for 2020 Wildfire Damage

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PORTLAND, Oregon – PacifiCorp, an electric power company operating in the western United States, has been hit with another substantial damage award of $62 million by a jury for causing wildfires in 2020. The wildfires, which ravaged parts of Oregon, were found to be a result of the company’s negligence. This latest award adds to the financial burden on PacifiCorp, as it has already faced significant costs for previous wildfire-related damages. The jury’s ruling comes as a blow to PacifiCorp, which has been grappling with the consequences of its role in the wildfires. The company … Read more

California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Deputy Director Accused of Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Resulting in Delays for Wildfire Victims

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Sacramento, California – A lawsuit filed at Sacramento County Superior Court accuses a deputy director for the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) of sexual harassment and claims that retaliation resulted in a delay in state support for wildfire victims. The plaintiff in the case, identified as Kendra Bowyer, alleges that she experienced a year of inappropriate comments and advances from deputy director Ryan Buras, including non-consensual touching and trying to enter her bed while she was sleeping. The lawsuit also accuses Cal OES of failing to respond to previous reports of harassment … 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