California hearings address utility liability limits for wildfire survivors

Summary

California hearings are underway where wildfire survivors and consumer groups oppose limits on their rights to recover damages from utilities responsible for wildfires. The discussions center around recommendations from a California Earthquake Authority report under SB 254, which some argue would shift financial burdens from utilities to survivors and taxpayers. Critics emphasize the need for reforms that hold utilities accountable for wildfire risks rather than limiting survivors' recovery rights.

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