Case Result

$13.5B

Wildfire Litigation

2020
Austin, TX

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Case Details

Historic settlement for victims of California wildfires (North Bay fires 2017, Camp Fire 2018) caused by Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) equipment failures and downed power lines.

Additional Notes

Mikal C. Watts played an instrumental role as a lead attorney. Settlement included $1 billion for public entities and $11 billion for insurers. PG&E pleaded guilty to 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter. Settlement finalized around the time of PG&E's bankruptcy plan confirmation.

Watts Law Firm LLP

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Watts Law Firm LLP

Austin, TX
3.40 rating (13 reviews)
7 attorneys
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