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California Wildfire Insurance Bad Faith

Eaton and Palisades fires devastate Los Angeles County

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What happened

The Eaton Fire ignites in Eaton Canyon on January 7, 2025, killing 19 people and destroying more than 9,000 structures in and around Altadena — one of the most destructive wildfires in California history. Tens of thousands of insurance claims follow across the Eaton and Palisades burn areas.

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Source: fire.ca.gov

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    On May 4, 2026, the California Department of Insurance announces an Accusation and Order to Show Cause against State Farm, alleging 398 violations of state law in a sample of 220 wildfire claims (plus 34 from consumer complaints). The Department seeks a cease-and-desist order and asks that State Farm's license to write insurance in California be suspended for up to a year.

    Source: insurance.ca.gov