Thomas Dawson | McDermott Will & Schulte Following the wildfires of recent years, many states west of the Mississippi River have considered (and multiple states have now adopted) legislation to limit the liability of utilities for bodily injury and property damage caused by wildfires that might have been ignited by utility-owned equipment. Most commonly, legislation… Continue reading The Fires Next Time: State Wildfire Liability Limitations for Utilities
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The Wildfire Litigation Series: Part 1 — Fast Action in the Aftermath
Xavier Oustalniol, Kristofer Buchan and Kimberly Ratto | StoneTurn In the aftermath of wildfires, rapid action is essential for both victims and their legal teams. Part One of our Wildfire Litigation Series explores the immediate steps forensic experts must take to assess economic damages and support claims. From gathering critical data under intense time constraints… Continue reading The Wildfire Litigation Series: Part 1 — Fast Action in the Aftermath
The Wildfire Litigation Series: Part 1 — Fast Action in the Aftermath
Xavier Oustalniol, Kristofer Buchan and Kimberly Ratto | StoneTurn In the aftermath of wildfires, rapid action is essential for both victims and their legal teams. Part One of our Wildfire Litigation Series explores the immediate steps forensic experts must take to assess economic damages and support claims. From gathering critical data under intense time constraints… Continue reading The Wildfire Litigation Series: Part 1 — Fast Action in the Aftermath
Pause, Pay, or Proceed: Statute of Limitations and Filing Suit After the LA Wildfires
Keith A. Meyer and Kya R. Coletta | Reed Smith On January 7, 2025, wildfires raced across Los Angeles, forcing families to evacuate and leave their belongings and heirlooms behind. Many insureds promptly filed claims under their homeowners’ insurance. Some policyholders have already been paid their policy limits. Others continue to fight over sub-limits and… Continue reading Pause, Pay, or Proceed: Statute of Limitations and Filing Suit After the LA Wildfires
Homeowners Suing USAA and AAA Insurers Over LA Wildfires
Insurance Journal Some homeowners who lost their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires have filed lawsuits against three large insurers over claims payouts they say didn’t cover their losses. The lawsuits were filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court this week. They say USAA and two AAA affiliated insurers underestimated the replacement cost of their… Continue reading Homeowners Suing USAA and AAA Insurers Over LA Wildfires