US and Oregon DOJ considering lawsuit against PacifiCorp

Derek Strom February 28, 2024

Last Updated: February 28, 2024

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore.– The US and Oregon Departments of Justice are considering legal action against PacifiCorp to recover losses from the 2020 wildfires in Southern Oregon.

According to their parent company Berkshire Hathaway’s annual report the justice departments have already informed PacifiCorp that they are contemplating filing lawsuits.

According to Berkshire Hathaway the company has already paid out nearly $700 million in settlements for the 2020 wildfires.

We reached out to PacifiCorp and the Oregon Department of Justice but they have not responded.

Derek Strom February 28, 2024

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NBC5 News reporter Derek Strom is from Renton, Washington. He recently graduated from the Edward R. Murrow College of Communications at Washington State University with a degree in Broadcast News and a minor in Sports Management. He played in the drumline with the WSU marching band. These days, he plays the guitar and piano. Derek is a devoted fan of the Mariners, Seahawks, and Kraken.