Bastrop utility settles dozens of lawsuits related to 2011 Labor Day fires
By Claudia Grisales, Austin American-Statesman | |
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The nonprofit electric utility had been accused of gross negligence in the most destructive fire in
The amount of the settlements, and the terms, were not disclosed.
"Bluebonnet's insurance carrier has settled the lawsuits with nearly all of the plaintiffs in the
At least 70 lawsuits were filed by insurance companies, including Travelers,
"Plaintiffs will show that all matters in controversy between
A suit filed by
"The people that I represent are looking to make sure that this is something that sends a message to Bluebonnet and doesn't happen again," Rossick said in a 2011 statement.
On
Most of the lawsuit settlements were reached
However, some lawsuits still remain outstanding.
Bluebonnet is also proceeding with its case against a tree-trimming company charged with maintaining vegetation along its power lines.
In September, the utility filed suit seeking more than
Bluebonnet "will vigorously pursue our interests through the legal process," Rose said.
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