The 'victim protection' that bailed out the arsonists' shareholders

Newsom called his liability cap a shield for wildfire survivors. Survivor advocates read it as a multibillion-dollar transfer from wildfire survivors to Wall Street.

Unsigned MSI house political cartoon: The 'victim protection' that bailed out the arsonists' shareholders

Source article: California lawmakers exclude Newsom's wildfire liability limits from bill.

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Published
Pen name
Editorial Board
Topic tags
disaster, politics
Primary entities
California, Gavin Newsom, PG&E, Edison International, California State Legislature, Every Fire Survivors Network
Themes
California wildfire liability, Utility regulation, Wildfire survivor advocacy, Strict liability law
Floor values engaged
Accountability of power, human_life_and_dignity, Equality & fairness