California Court of Appeal

Reversed an order denying summary judgment to plaintiff as to punitive damages. A devastating wildfire started when a tree came into contact with overhead powerlines. The real parties in interest claimed that plaintiff (PG&E) was responsible and sought punitive damages. PG&E had sought summary judgment as to the punitive damages claim which was denied by the trial court.

Appellate Information

• Published 2018/07/02

Judges

• Renner

Court

• California Court of Appeal

Counsel