PacifiCorp Faces $29 Million Verdict in Latest Wildfire Lawsuit

The utility company, owned by Berkshire Hathaway, could see total claims exceed $8 billion across Oregon and California wildfires.

A Multnomah County jury awarded $29.2 million in damages to 10 plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit against PacifiCorp for the Labor Day 2020 wildfires.
The total damages awarded could exceed $42 million after accounting for the doubling of economic damages and additional punitive damages.
This is the third verdict against PacifiCorp, with previous awards totaling $175 million for 26 other victims.
PacifiCorp, owned by Berkshire Hathaway, faces potential claims totaling at least $8 billion across Oregon and California wildfires.
The lawsuits highlight the increasing financial risks utilities face in regions prone to extreme weather and wildfires.