Take a look at more stories by the ABC7 News I-Team. Im pleased that the Trust is able to start making substantial pro rata payments in what has been a relatively short period of time by any bankruptcy settlement standard. At the time of that delivery, the stock was trading at approximately $9 per share, he wrote. RELATED: Fire Victim Trust answers questions about $51 million spent as CA wildfire victims await payments. He leaves his leadership at the Trust at the end of June 2022. (1), The insurance companies and city and county governments also were paid in full over nine months ago for claims they paid to victims (subrogation reimbursements $11 billion and government claims of $2 billion, respectively), and the victims lawyers started reaping their full fees and costs as victims settlement determinations started trickling in nine months ago. On November 14, 2022, the Trust sent letters in support of H.R. They should not have to pay taxes on these payouts. Legal claims arising out of the 2017 North Bay Fires and the 2018 Camp Fire will now proceed to resolution through the bankruptcy court rather than the civil courts. [1/2]A PG&E tracks passes the line of the Dixie Fire near Taylorsville, California, August 10, 2021. How safe is your neighborhood? Thank you @GavinNewsom for the appointment of #NancyWard. As of March 15, PG&E had paid out $3.04 billion in preliminary and pro-rata payments and awarded another $7.04 billion in determination notices. Retrieved June 5, 2022, from https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/They-need-help-now-In-Gold-Country-PG-E-16407001.php, (12) Andrew Graham. Officials for the trust declined to provide KQED with a list of companies it is working with and what it has paid them. As you know, you approved Judge Montali's settlement plan which does not compensate us fairly. But its enterprise value of $60 billion is under 8 times estimated EBITDA over the next 12 months, whereas peers trade over 11 times, according to Refinitiv. endstream endobj 116 0 obj <. We are sympathetic to the fact that the complicated claims evaluation and payout process required by both California law and bankruptcy law can be hard for anyone to understand, said Yanni. Today, the Fire Victim Trust holds almost a quarter of PG&E shares. That is stinging traders who bet the central bank would be forced to widen a 10-year government bonds trading band again, having expanded it to 0.50% from 0.25% in December under market pressure. Fire Victims may accept this initial determination or may request additional review and submit supplemental claim materials as part of the Reconsideration and Appeals processes. Https://Leginfo.Legislature.ca.Gov/Faces/billTextClient.Xhtml?bill_id=201920200AB1054 Retrieved June 5, 2022, from https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200AB1054, (6) Woodrow, M. W. (2022, February 23). While you may submit a claim on your own, we highly recommend consulting an attorney before submitting a claim form and electing to represent yourself in a complex bankruptcy matter. Large and damaging wildfires were started by PGEs negligence that began with the 2015 Lake County wildfire and continued with the 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 wildfires that scorched Northern California, destroying the homes and property of 68,870 families and businesses. We will continue to move diligently on behalf of the fire victims to attain the highest level of compensation permitted under the Bankruptcy Court orders and the governing Trust documents., Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. You brought an important and unique perspective to the hearing, that of homeowners themselves., Whenever I felt confused about any topic I first looked it up in the yellow book. Every day we are forced to hold the stock, leads to more costs and more taken away from victims, for sure, said Will Abrams, who lost his home in the 2017 Tubbs fire in Santa Rosa. San Francisco, CA Cathy Yanni, Trustee of the Fire Victim Trust (FVT), announced a pro rata payment increase from 45 percent to 60 percent effective January 31, Trotter pointed out that the insurance trust received $11 billion in cash to satisfy its claim of having to payout $16 billion to its insureds and for maintaining an additional $4 billion in reserve. (2020, December 19). The number of claimants, variety of claims, quantity of claims, and size of the multi-billion dollar fund make this one of the largest and most complex mass tort settlements in California history. (2022, May 25). (1,2,5,13), The Sting - The PG&E U.S. Bankruptcy and PG&E Fire Victim Trust, This petition addresses how the unbridled power of the U.S. Bankruptcy system and its Judge (Dennis Montali), Wall Streets Hedge Fund Managers, Pacific Gas & Electric corporation (the largest U.S. public utility) and its lawyers, insurance companies and governments and victims lawyers worked together and/or independently to financially dominate and become the largest beneficiaries of the $55 billion PG&E wildfire bankruptcy payouts. Accordingly, if you or a loved one experienced personal injury, property loss, business losses, or other damages, you should consult a lawyer in a timely manner. 4955). These individual victims should not be left to fend for themselves in a creditor class outnumbered by sophisticated and deep-pocketed financial institutions and insurance companies.. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) A trust approved by a federal judge to help compensate victims of deadly California wildfires sparked by Pacific Gas & Electric equipment paid On September 29th, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill which will make PG &E wildfire victims' settlement payments state tax-free, but as of right now fire victims must still Attorneys will begin working with the administrator of the trust to fairly allocate the funds amongst the individual wildfire claimants according to the facts of each case and the unique damages sustained. But KQEDs review of documents identified more than half a dozen law firms and financial institutions that have profited from the Fire Victim Trust. Shortly after the October 2017 North Bay Fires, members of the affected communities began filing lawsuits against PG&E based on the companys alleged role in causing the disaster. All such claims must still be filed on an individual basis. PGEs trust to pay wildfire victims is millions short; bill proposed would bail them out, but how? He approved the deal crafted largely favoring the interests of PG&E, Wall Street Hedge Fund investors that owned approximately 10% of PG&Es stock, and a small group of victims law firms that represented large groups of wildfire victims. The trust has paid out $1.88 billion to date to more than 35,000 victims, and the new influx will allow that payment to swell to about $2.5 billion. Turns out were still getting soaked while the lawyers, insurance companies, cities and counties, Hedge Funds and Trust fund managers were and continue to be paid in full. Get a confidential review of your case at no cost. Trustee, Most vulnerable in this process are the wildfire victims who were uninsured, underinsured or have potential claims against the company for personal injury and wrongful death. Trust announced the sale of 60 million shares of PG&E stock, resolution of the 10th In his letter to victims, Trotter recounted the creation of the trust and its recent history. Give the people you love peace of mind by helping them be financially resilient and prepared.ThisGive Peace of Mind Gift Catalogis full of free tips to help spark important discussions and actions around disaster preparedness. Landslide Debris Cancels ACE Train Service Through Niles Canyon, Water Agencies Seek Solution to Unhoused Residents Living in Creek Beds, Man Accused in Wife's Murder Made Shocking Google Searches in Days After Her Disappearance, Michigan Family Gets Life in Prison for Killing Family Dollar Guard Over Face Mask Dispute, SF Residents Give City Officials Earful About Increase in Crime, Decrease in Quality of Life, Rain Wednesday Will Add to Historic Wet Period in Bay Area. Legislators have presented a bipartisan bill that would exempt federal taxes on the money survivors get from the Wildfire Victim Trust Fund. PG&E declared bankruptcy in 2019 amid wildfire-related claims of $30 billion. Huge welcome back! The company may have to spend $20 billion burying power lines, and while it might like to pass those costs on to customers, its rates are already among the highest in the nation. However, the 68,870 wildfire victims (approximately 250,000 people) have been short-changed and slow-paid pennies on the dollar and were required to take one half of their settlement in PGE stock. As PG&E Fire Victim Trust Racks Up $51 Million In Fees, Survivors Wait For Help While fire victims waited, a special PG&E Fire Victim Trust in charge of compensating survivors racked up $51 million in overhead costs last year. (2022, May 6). Governor Haruhiko Kurodas battle with market forces has entered a new phase. After Appeal (or any earlier point at which the Fire Victim accepts their determination), the determination becomes final, and the claims move into the payment process. In addition to ensuring survivors would not be taxed on trust payments, the new law includes a provision exempting attorneys' fees from taxation to ensure that recipients of PG&E funds do not pay taxes on lawyers they did not hire. At the time, before the vote of approval by the victims, several the victims lawyers concurred that it was a good deal and victims would be paid right away. To download an extensive set of FAQs, click here. They do not reflect the views of Reuters News, which, under the Trust Principles, is committed to integrity, independence, and freedom from bias. (18), (1) Jamali, L. J. California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, Christopher and Urmila - 2017 Tubbs Fire Victims, FEMA can help California communities recover under the Stafford Act, Home insurance availability, affordability AND quality is shrinking: States and the Feds must coordinate and take action to protect homeownership in the US. Trotter said that once the trust was created, the only employees working for it were he and Yanni, who was his claims administrator. After receiving sufficient information for all claims, the Trust issues a Determination Notice that includes an aggregate award for all of the claims. hb```e"B eap@a~il=6Q,NwkGFGRWTl%Xl) c$sAf>OL2aT`fafa? NORTH BAY, CA U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena) co-introduced legislation Wednesday that would ensure fire survivors are not taxed on payments received from the PG&E Fire Victims Trust. Review our firm's. Under the direction of Cathy Yanni (Trustee), the Fire Victim Trust is ever-focused on resolving Fire Victims claims to help them recover and move on successfully with their lives. and the Claims Administrator Cathy Yanni, the Fire Victim Trust provides an efficient and equitable process to compensate Fire Victims for both economic and non-economic damages caused by these fires, including destruction or damage to real estate and personal property, additional living expenses, lost wages, business losses, emotional distress, personal injury and death. Or I knew when to call it good., When disaster hits, FEMA can help communities recover under the Stafford Act (Disasterassistance.gov). See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. This increase was made possible by the Trusts recent sales of Pacific Gas & Electric stock. KQED. Newsom, you approved this bankruptcy plan and you have the authority and resources at your disposal to correct the inequities to victims created by this plan. In January, PG&E made the final installment on its promised trust fund contribution, adding $592 million to the fund. Newsom arbitrarily approved their safety rating while they continue to start fires and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), also appointed by Gov. PGE's bankruptcy workout plan to pay for victims' losses from the 2015, 2017 and 2018 Northern California wildfires was approved by California Gov. A total of 71,394 Fire Victims filed claims by the February 26, 2021, deadline. Once PG&E filed for bankruptcy, however, the civil lawsuits were automatically stayed (or paused). Retrieved June 5, 2022, from https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/west/2022/05/06/666497.htm, (10) ALLYN, J. opt-out claim, and issuance 90% of all Determination Notices. The deal was structured to avoid having to pay taxes on the sale, authorities said. The FVT laid the groundwork for releasing pro rata payments in mid-February when it began sending Claims Determination Notices to Fire Victims whose claims had been fully processed and evaluated. For many Fire Victims, the pro rata payment will not mark the first time they have received compensation from the FVT. It appears there are no age or competency requirements for retirement in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court system. As Governor Newsoms office stated in a letter to the U.S. Https://Inthesetimes.Com/Article/California-Fire-Victims-Awaiting-Payment-from-Utility-Company Retrieved June 5, 2022, from https://inthesetimes.com/article/california-fire-victims-awaiting-payment-from-utility-company, (4) Jamali, L. J. REUTERS/David Swanson. That price created a shortfall of approximately $2.4 billion less than expected, and it has lingered between $10 and $12 and closed at $9.78 as of Friday, June 17, 2022.. Most of the PG&E fire lawsuits are contingent fee lawsuits which means that the attorney fees cannot be excluded from the gross award ( Comm v Banks ). Thats why theyre called trusts., Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register, Just hours before the Idaho murders, another grisly scene unfolded outside Bryan Kohberger's window, Polar bear kills woman, boy in remote Alaska village, Hawaii fisherman overboard, missing after hooking large ahi, Reality TV star Julie Chrisley reassigned from Florida prison to federal medical center, The rich and powerful flocked to Davos via private jet to discuss climate change, study finds, How a comedian and Air Force spouse are helping feed military families, How to make cheeseburger dumplings with the Dumpling Mafia, JetBlue plane bumps into another aircraft in JFK Airport's gate area. California established a $21 billion wildfire safety net for state utilities that PG&E can tap if it has over $1 billion of fire claims in a year. But the bill is stuck. The attorneys representing wildfire claimants will work with financial experts to arrive at an aggregate estimation of claims, i.e., the total liability PG&E faces for all wildfire damages. Gavin Newsom and U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Dennis Montali and is being implemented by PGE Fire Victim Trust Trustee John Trotter who suddenly retired this week. He noted that the bankruptcy court created two pots of money, one for the insurance companies and another for fire victims, including federal and state agency claimants. My goal is to keep the cost of administration below or as close to 1% as possible, Trotter wrote of the Fire Victim Trust. Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. It is an important development for fire survivors, and I share the press releaseissued today for more details. Instead, all claims for fire-related damages will be incorporated into and resolved as part of the bankruptcy proceedings. Trotter said there had been significant progress in paying out claims. Victims of past fires share PG&Es risk, though, too. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live, Videos show parade of storms toppling trees across SF Bay Area, The warning signs your tree may fall during next storm, 18 killed in helicopter crash near Kyiv, Ukraine, including children. In November 2020, the FVT decided to begin providing claimants who had submitted the required Claims Questionnaires with preliminary payments of up to $25,000. Attorneys for the fire victims negotiated the deal on behalf of survivors, and it was funded half with cash and half with foundering PG&E stock. Capradio. The Tort Claimants Committee (or TCC) is designed to give the individuals and families most affected by the 2017 and 2018 fires an independent and official voice throughout the bankruptcy case. In retrospect, perhaps Judge Montali might have selected a Trustee in the prime of his career and less stubborn about getting his way or the highway and less sensitive to constructive public criticism. I have heard firsthand the concerns survivors have faced when navigating the ambiguous tax code. Never pay out-of-pocket fees or expenses. Thats between $800 and $1,250 per hour. Then I could go deeper based on what I read. It certainly appears that the lawyers, either working for the Trust or victims, were and are being paid well and in full for their services. United States Trustee Program Director Elliot - Fix the Biggest Victim Economy Ever Created by the U.S. Bankruptcy Program! Apparently, no one can stop Trustee Trotter from selling victims shares at a loss. So far, he has lost over $212 million dollars selling the victims stock and pays everyone on his Trust team exorbitant salaries and fees. "What's the biggest hold up here," asked ABC7 News I-Team Reporter Melanie Woodrow. Trotter, a retired California Appeals Court judge, charges $1,500 an hour, according to court filings, while claims administrator Cathy Yanni bills $1,250 an hour. "We don't have enough to rebuild and we're just essentially stuck," Camp Fire Survivor David Breed recently told ABC7 News. If he or Ms. Yanni (his replacement appointed solely by Trustee Trotter) sells the remaining 377 million of the victims shares for the same loss, victims stand to lose over $1.1 billion of their $13.5 billion settlement, perhaps much more. (2022, May 25). I hope 2023 will be a good year for fire survivors and am delighted to share that the Fire Victim Trust announced today that it will be increasing pro rata payments from 45 percent to 60 percent effective January 31, 2023. Newsom put his imprimatur on this deal and soon thereafter gave PG&E a safety regulation pass so they could exit the bankruptcy process and continue to operate with business as usual, that is, with little ongoing responsibility for making major wildfire mitigation efforts to their electric service lines and a backstop of California tax payers funds to payoff their next victims at 100% of their losses. Retrieved June 5, 2022, from https://www.kqed.org/news/11891626/hedge-funds-cash-out-billions-in-pge-stock-fire-survivors-suffer-and-wait, (2) Trust Distributed $1.69B to PG&E California Fire Victims in 2021. A. https://www.cityandstatefl.com/podcast/2022/12/episode-21-how-will-changes-floridas-insurance-laws-affect-homeowners/381003/, This group provided valuable information and support for those who lost their homes in the Fourmile Fire two years ago and they have worked in many other communities that have suffered property damaging disasters. Rick Silva has been with the Paradise Post since June 1994 as sports editor. Many, if not all the victims lawyers, surely wanted the clock to start as soon as possible. Primarily, those debts and liabilities relate to wildfire claims. (4), And the legions of lawyers and consultants from the Greenberg law firm in North Carolina (who Trustee Trotter hired) are surely making handsome consulting fees, though the Trustee keeps these fees close to his chest wonder why? The most comprehensive solution to manage all your complex and ever-expanding tax and compliance needs. All quotes delayed a minimum of 15 minutes. An unidentified spokesman for the Fire Victim Trust told KQED the fund has now increased its payments to families, putting $195.2 million into the hands of those who lost loved ones, homes and businesses to fires caused by PG&E. More fires are a virtual certainty. (2021a, May 17). PG&E wildfire victims will soon be able to get a larger share of what is owed to them, thanks to a recent influx of $1 billion into the victim compensation trust fund, according to trust officials. Accordingly, it is important to understand the full scope of your legal damages, how to properly document your losses, how to complete the claim form process, and how to ensure a fair amount is allocated to your claim. There are a number of bankruptcy attorneys and financial advisers KQED. Governor, we are one of 68,870 families and businesses (250,000 Californians) waiting for full relief for our PGE-caused losses. This petition focuses on the victims of the Northern California wildfires between 2015 and 2018, including all wildfires in this period for which PGE was held legally responsible for victims losses in their 2019 U.S. Bankruptcy filing and proceedings and codified in their exit from their bankruptcy process, resulting in the creation of the PGE Fire Victim Trust. 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