Trial Begins Against Oregon Utility for 2020 Wildfire Devastation

A class-action lawsuit seeking $1.6 billion in damages from PacifiCorp has commenced in Portland.
The utility is accused of negligence that contributed to several catastrophic wildfires across Oregon in 2020.
Jurors will determine if PacifiCorp bears responsibility for four of the worst fires.
The trial could reshape how electric companies in Oregon handle the threat of wildfires.
A verdict for the plaintiffs would financially impact PacifiCorp and set a precedent for greater accountability.