California Lawmakers Reject Newsom's Wildfire Liability Caps Amid Deadline Pressure
With days left in the legislative session, California lawmakers are rejecting key parts of Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposal to limit utility payouts for wildfires. The dispute centers on capping survivor damages, eliminating insurance subrogation, and reducing local government recovery costs. While Newsom argues the plan prevents utility bankruptcy and speeds victim payouts, opponents warn it shifts costs to insurers and ratepayers. The Eaton Fire, which killed 19 people, has intensified protests against the measure.
