Oregon Jury Finds PacifiCorp Liable for Billions in Damages for Causing Deadly Wildfires

PacifiCorp ordered to pay punitive damages for causing wildfires in Oregon in 2020 that killed nine people and destroyed thousands of homes.
Jury found PacifiCorp liable for property damage and emotional distress from the fires they failed to prevent despite warnings.
PacifiCorp's failure to shut off power during high winds led to their power lines starting multiple fires across 1,875 square miles.
Punitive damages against PacifiCorp could reach hundreds of millions of dollars or more, threatening the $10.7 billion company with bankruptcy.
PacifiCorp plans to appeal the decision but faces additional lawsuits from fire victims seeking compensation.