$69.5M
Subrogation
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Case Details
Lawsuit arising from the historic 2008 Freeway Complex Fire, with a judgment awarding a group of homeowners and subrogating insurers more than $69 million. Berger Kahn’s clients were awarded $9.2 million of the total verdict. The case was tried before a retired Justice.
Additional Notes
Berger Kahn’s clients were awarded $9.2 million of the total verdict. The Freeway Complex Fire burned over 30,000 acres and affected 381 homes in North Orange County in 2008. The lawsuits alleged that the Yorba Linda Water District was liable for the damage under principles of inverse condemnation. The case was tried before a retired Justice from the California Court of Appeal, John K. Trotter.