Disturbing audit – New emails depict alleged negligence in PacifCorp trial
Plaintiffs presented damning new evidence during opening arguments April 25, in a $2.2 billion civil trial against PacifiCorp by survivors of the 2020 Oregon wildfires.
Defining negligence – PacifiCorp suit partially dismissed as trial nears
A class action lawsuit against PacifiCorp by survivors of multiple 2020 wildfires has been partially dismissed, with remaining claims headed to trial April 24. On Jan. 10, Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Steffan Alexander granted […]
Update: Wildfire lawsuit – PacificCorp agrees to cease class member contact
PacifiCorp has agreed to cease communications with wildfire survivors regarding a class-action lawsuit against the company over the 2020 Labor Day fires after plaintiffs learned of multiple ex-parte contacts during recent months. On Nov. 7, […]
Lawsuits fueled – Investigator’s 2020 fire report blames power companies
In September 2020, “critical and extremely critical fire weather conditions set the stage for perhaps the most destructive fire season in Oregon history,” according to a report provided to three Portland law firms. Nicole Brewer, […]