Thursday, May 29, 2008

Lawsuits Mount Against SDG&E Following Fires

The number of lawsuits against San Diego Gas & Electric Co. continue to grow following last October's deadly wildfires in San Diego.

More than 100 families have to date sued SDG&E, saying the utility was negligent for permitting its power lines to spark the fires that consumed more than 200,000 acres. The Witch Creek blaze alone scorched more than 197,000 acres, destroyed 1,125 homes and killed two people in Poway.

Not to be left out, SDG&E has filed a claim itself against the city, charging the utility is looking at a number of lawsuits and the city should share in the potential liability.

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