Oregon Court of Appeals reverses and remands James class action back to trial court

PORTLAND, Ore. — PacifiCorp today commented on the Oregon Court of Appeals decision related to the June 2023 verdict in the James class action stemming from the Labor Day 2020 wildfires in Oregon. Today’s ruling reverses and remands the James class action back to the trial court.

PacifiCorp is sensitive to the profound losses experienced by members of our communities. There are no winners in wildfire; however, the Court’s decision supports PacifiCorp’s longstanding belief that this process was prejudicial and not appropriate for managing wildfire litigation. The company remains open to resolving reasonable claims and will continue to defend against unsupported claims. Holistic solutions are critical to address this continuing challenge for all Oregonians.

PacifiCorp has a comprehensive wildfire mitigation program and continues to invest in wildfire prevention and mitigation initiatives, including situational awareness, protective operational practices, advanced monitoring technologies, enhanced vegetation management and system strengthening.