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SleeplessinSoCal

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Mon Jan 27, 2025, 10:09 PM Monday

New proposal in the State House to allow suing fossil fuel industry

Finally. Bill 222...

https://sd11.senate.ca.gov/news/la-turns-recovery-senator-wiener-introduces-bill-boost-insurance-affordability-allow-victims

CA Could Allow Wildfire Victims, Insurers To Sue Big Oil For Damages

"Californians are paying a devastating price for the climate crisis, as escalating disasters destroy entire communities and drive insurance costs through the roof," Wiener said. "By forcing the fossil fuel companies driving the climate crisis to pay their fair share, we can help stabilize our insurance market and make the victims of climate disasters whole."

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/ca-could-allow-wildfire-victims-insurers-to-sue-big-oil-for-damages/ar-AA1xXYYN

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