From Climate Extra

Bill Lets Climate Disaster Victims, Insurance Firms Sue Energy Companies

January 29, 2025
California lawmakers are introducing legislation that would allow victims of climate change-related disasters, as well as insurance firms, sue oil and gas companies to collect for damages they have incurred, in the wake of the catastrophic fires in Los Angeles County. “Californians are paying a devastating price for the climate crisis, as escalating disasters destroy entire communities and drive insurance costs through the roof,” said Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) in a Jan. 27 press release announcing his bill, SB...


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