Every Fire Survivors Network
Coverage of Every Fire Survivors Network in the Nexus archive.
- LA fire survivors say Newsom is trying to help utilities reduce their wildfire costs again
LA fire survivors and the insurance industry criticize Governor Gavin Newsom for allegedly supporting last-minute legislative efforts to shift wildfire costs from utilities to policyholders. Proposed measures include limiting victim compensation, blocking insurance companies from recovering costs, and capping attorneys' fees, which critics claim favor utility companies through opaque 'gut-and-amend' tactics.
- Palisades and Eaton Fire victims going after State Farm for how insurance company handled claims
Victims of the Palisades and Eaton Fire are suing State Farm, alleging mishandled insurance claims. The Every Fire Survivor's Network is petitioning to join California's efforts to secure payouts from the insurer, which is the largest home insurer in the state.
- January 2025 wildfire victims seek tougher penalties against State Farm over claims handling
The Every Fire Survivors Network, a group of January 2025 fire victims, is filing a lawsuit to join state regulators seeking to fine State Farm over its claims handling practices. The lawsuit alleges improper handling of insurance claims by State Farm following the wildfires.