A Los Angeles judge has signed off on a $119.5 million settlement between Southern California Gas Company and state and local agencies over the utility's role in the 2015 Aliso Canyon gas leak.

Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Carolyn Kuhl

A Los Angeles County judge has signed off on a $119.5 million settlement between Southern California Gas Company and state and local agencies over the utility's role in the 2015 Aliso Canyon gas leak.

Nearly 40,000 plaintiffs spread out over 400 cases still remain, most of whom are individuals claiming damages.

Superior Court Judge Caro...

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