Camp Fire Lawsuit to Recover Losses
PG&E says Camp Fire criminal fine won’t be paid with victims’ fund
“PG&E Corp. said Monday that it no longer plans to pay $4 million related to the 2018 Camp Fire criminal case from a $13.5 billion trust intended to compensate individual fire victims. Instead, the cost will be borne by insurance companies who are party to a separate $11 billion settlement in PG&E’s bankruptcy case, the company said in a statement.”
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“Attorney Butch Wagner and Governor Newsom agree that PG&E’s $13.5 billion settlement is insufficient for Camp Fire victims.”
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Cal Fire Investigators have determined PG&E is at fault for the Campfire tragedy that destroyed 125,000 acres of land including homes, businesses, schools, and churches. PG&E recorded and informed state regulators of an electrical incident relating to a major electrical transmission failure just minutes before the reported start of the Campfire. Thousands of people lost everything, including some of their loved ones’ lives. If you or a loved one were affected in any of the following ways, please contact us for help in recovering your losses:
- Injury
- Property/Business Damage or Loss
- Emotional Trauma
- Death
PG&E loses gambit to avoid California’s inverse condemnation rules
Nov. 27, 2019: “Pacific Gas and Electric Co.’s bankruptcy judge has rejected the utility’s attempt to reduce its liability for the 2017 and 2018 wildfires by circumventing a tough California legal doctrine.” Continue reading on www.sfchronicle.com
Paradise Residents Still Can’t Drink the Water
Sep. 30, 2019: “Since last November, when the Camp Fire almost completely destroyed the town of Paradise, the cancer-causing chemical benzene has tainted the town’s water, leaving it undrinkable. Now an independent team of scientists will begin testing for the carcinogen and other pollutants inside the houses that the fire left standing.” Continue reading on www.kqed.org
New data shows surge in home prices following Camp Fire
Oct. 2, 2019: “The anniversary of the Camp Fire is less than a month away and now, new data reveals just how much average home prices went up since the fire.” Continue reading on www.abc10.com
Access to health care was already difficult before the Camp Fire, according to new assessment
Sep. 20, 2019: “Laurie Heer injured her shoulder when her dog panicked while they evacuated during the Camp Fire. But she couldn’t find her Paradise doctor to prescribe her pain medication and get her on the path for surgery for several months. Now she’s struggling to pay for gas to drive from Lime Saddle Campground, where she’s temporarily living, to Chico every week for appointments with a physical therapist and a psychiatrist. Her dentist has a seemingly interminable waitlist.” Continue reading on www.paradisepost.com
PG&E creates $105 million wildfire assistance fund to help fire survivors
May 22, 2019: “CALIFORNIA – In a press release, PG&E Spokesperson Paul Moreno announced that PG&E worked with a bankruptcy court to create a $105 million emergency housing fund to benefit survivors of the Camp Fire and the 2017 Northern California wildfires.” Continue reading on www.actionnewsnow.com
Cal Fire investigation determines PG&E lines caused Camp Fire
May 15, 2019: “SACRAMENTO — Cal Fire investigators officially announced the cause of the Camp Fire today in a press release. Sparking Pacific Gas & Electric lines in Pulga, and a second ignition source near Concow and Rim roads were determined to have started the deadly Camp Fire on Nov. 8, which burned more than 153,000 acres, destroyed 18,804 structures and resulted in 85 deaths and several firefighter injuries.” Continue reading on www.chicoer.com
District Attorney says PG&E equipment started Camp Fire, not yet sure if it was a crime
May 3, 2019: “District Attorney Mike Ramsey says all other causes have been ruled out, but investigators are still trying to determine whether charges as serious as manslaughter could apply.” Continue reading on abc10.com
Federal judge: PG&E “unsafe” actions, “dismal” prevention, caused wildfires; orders suspension of dividends to shareholders
Mar. 7, 2019: “PG&E, despite filing for a bankruptcy linked to potential liabilities from lethal wildfires in 2017 and 2018, has urged a judge to approve $235 million in bonuses during 2019 for thousands of employees, court records show.” Continue reading on mercurynews.com
Federal judge: PG&E “unsafe” actions, “dismal” prevention, caused wildfires; orders suspension of dividends to shareholders
Mar. 6, 2019: “Castigating PG&E for years of “unsafe conduct,” a federal judge has ordered the beleaguered utility to stop paying shareholder dividends and focus its resources on managing the vegetation around its power lines to stave off more deadly wildfires.” Continue reading on mercurynews.com
PG&E: Company’s equipment may have ignited Camp Fire
Feb. 28, 2019: “NEW YORK — Pacific Gas & Electric says its equipment may have ignited the 2018 Camp Fire, which killed 86 people and destroyed an entire town in Northern California.” Continue reading on abc30.com
PG&E restructuring highlights arcane California legal rule
Jan. 15, 2019: “(Reuters) – PG&E Corp’s chances of emerging from bankruptcy proceedings hinge in part on an arcane California legal rule that threatens to keep the utility owner perpetually on the hook for liabilities from catastrophic wildfires even beyond the more than $30 billion the company expects to face from recent blazes.” Continue reading on reuters.com
Why Speak with a Lawyer?
It is important to have an experienced attorney help you file claims with your insurance. WJKA will help you recover losses even if you DO NOT HAVE INSURANCE. You pay NO FEES or COSTS until adequate compensation is recovered for you.
PG&E’s negligence in their failure to adequately maintain its equipment has resulted in heavy losses to life and property. Thousands of people in Butte County are now having to deal with the aftermath of PG&E mismanaging electrical infrastructures. Survivors can receive compensation for property losses, injuries, and other damages. WJKA is CURRENTLY REPRESENTING VICTIMS In lawsuits against PG&E in other cases caused by PG&E pipeline explosion/fires.
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Our experienced lawyers at Wagner, Jones, Kopfman and Artenian recognize the devastation that this wildfire has left and our team is prepared to fight for compensation. WJKA has assisted hundreds of clients with cases regarding negligence. Fighting for the rights of our clients is our passion. Our experienced team of legal professionals has won millions of dollars in favor of our clients.
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Resources for Camp Fire Victims
View the latest Incident Update for current information on evacuations, evacuation centers and road closures.
Evacuation Centers
OPEN: Glenn County Fairgrounds
221 E Yolo St,
Orland, CA 95963
OPEN: Neighborhood
2801 Notre Dame Blvd,
Church Chico, CA 95928
OPEN: Butte County Fairgrounds
199 E Hazel St.,
Gridley, CA 95963
Animal Evacuation Centers
Small Animals:
Chico Municipal Airport
150 Airpark Blvd.,
Chico, CA 95973
Large Animal Shelter:
Butte County Fairgrounds
199 E Hazel St.,
Gridley, CA 95963
