PacificCorp Found Liable For Wildfires

PacifiCorp found liable by jury in devastating Oregon wildfires

A jury has found electric utility PacifiCorp liable for causing devastating fires during Labor Day 2020 in Oregon. The jury awarded millions of dollars to each of the 17 homeowners who sued PacifiCorp. PacifiCorp plans to appeal the decision.

The company claims that the fires were caused by unprecedented weather conditions and were an act of God. However, the plaintiffs argue that PacifiCorp was negligent in not shutting off its power lines despite extreme wind warnings. The fires were one of the worst natural disasters in Oregon history.

The fires destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses, and caused billions of dollars in damage. They also forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes.

The jury's decision is a major victory for the plaintiffs and could have a significant impact on the way that electric utilities operate in the future.