Civil Litigation,
Bankruptcy
Jan. 30, 2019
PG&E moves to stop payment to some fire victims who settled after bankruptcy filing
As widely expected, Pacific Gas & Electric Co. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday morning.
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Dennis Montali approved a bridge order Tuesday so PG&E could keep operating, and set another hearing for Thursday.
As widely expected, Pacific Gas & Electric Co.'s Chapter 11 filing Tuesday had immediate implications for several pending claims against the company -- including some plaintiffs whose fire lawsuit settlements have not been paid. The filing could also have political implications as PG&E fights for survival.
The case was filed by attorneys with New York's Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and Keller & Bellvenutti LLP of San F...
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