How Wildfire Litigation Became Big Business in America

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By By Gloria DickieNov 15, 2026, 5:00 am69 ptsTrending
Wildfire litigation against utilities has become a fallback strategy to deal with rising losses in a warmer world. But as payouts reach into the billions of dollars, is it sustainable—or just? By Gloria Dickie Trial by Fire: First in a series about the impacts of wildfire litigation.

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