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California considers letting victims of natural disasters sue oil companies for damages

Jan. 27, 2025 19:55 PM EST

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Oil and gas companies would be liable for damages caused by climate change -related disasters in California under legislation introduced Monday by two Democratic lawmakers. The proposal claims that the oil industry intentionally deceived the public about...

Reality TV couple sues the city of Los Angeles after losing home in fires

Jan. 23, 2025 22:28 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Reality TV couple Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are suing the city of Los Angeles after losing their Pacific Palisades home in the wildfires that have torn through Southern California in recent weeks. The couple, who rose to stardom on “The Hills," a spin-off...