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Special Referee in City Lawsuit Against CDCR in Consideration, Again

Friday, August 12

Traveling Judge Moody issued a Minute Order on August 5th that intends to bring back the referee of the court, known as the Special Master in the City of Susanville V CDCR case. Harvey Leiderman was first considered to participate in the case to... Read More.

PG&E Faces Lawsuit from 5 Counties Impacted by the Dixie Fire

Thursday, October 21

PG&E faces a lawsuit from the 5 counties impacted by the Dixie fire. Lassen, Plumas, Shasta, Butte, and Tehema counties filed jointly as co-plantifs filing the suit just yesterday. In documents from PG&E, the company reports that the Cresta Dam off hwy 70 lost... Read More.

Greenville Attorney Files Lawsuit Against PG&E for Negligence

Thursday, October 7

Greenville attorney Bret Cook, who lost his home to the Dixie fire along with his law office is joining forces with partners well versed in wildfire cases to bring a suit against PG&E. The lawsuit alleges that PG&E’s negligence in maintaining the vegetation around... Read More.

City of Susanville Moves Forward with Lawsuit, State May Face Prison Closure Lawsuit

Tuesday, June 15

The Newsom administration could soon be facing a lawsuit over its decision to close a prison in rural Lassen County, which employs more than a quarter of the workforce in the city of Susanville. Just days after the prison's June 30, 2022, closure date was... Read More.