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> California legal doctrine that holds utility companies wholly liable for fires caused by their equipment, even when they weren't negligent and followed all st
by tomohawk 7y ago
> California legal doctrine that holds utility companies wholly liable for fires caused by their equipment, even when they weren't negligent and followed all state safety regulations.
This is the case that established unlimited liability for PG&E regardless of any determination of negligence on its part or staff.
https://caselaw.findlaw.com/ca-court-of-appeal/1223894.html https://caselaw.findlaw.com/ca-court-of-appeal/1223894.html