Fire Victims and Firefighters Clash over Gov. Newsom's Push to Limit Investor-Owned Utility Payouts

Fire victims and firefighters clash over Gov. Newsom's push to limit investor-owned utility payouts

Gov. Gavin Newsom's push to limit how much private utility companies pay for causing devastating wildfires is fueling debate between wildfire victims and firefighters as California’s legislative session approaches its final days.

CA wildfire survivors rally to reject proposal limiting utility liability for catastrophic fires

Some wildfire survivors are urging state lawmakers to oppose limits on how much private utilities must pay if they are found responsible for catastrophic wildfires.

California lawmakers oppose insurance fire claims limits

A plan backed by Democrats in the state senate wouldn't limit insurers from suing utility companies to recoup payouts to policyholders, according to a proposal seen by Bloomberg News on Tuesday.