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Criminal,
Environmental & Energy

Jan. 31, 2022

Criminal courts must address restitution in mass victim crimes

Both class actions and large catastrophes have increased in recent years. Although global warming is linked to the increase in events such as storms and huge fires, responsible parties have also been identified.

Antonio R. Sarabia II

IP Business Law, Inc.

320 via Pasqual
Redondo Beach , California 90277

Email: asarabia2@gmail.com

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Both class actions and large catastrophes have increased in recent years. Although global warming is linked to the increase in events such as storms and huge fires, responsible parties have also been identified. For example, Pacific Gas & Electric has been criminally charged in the 56,000-acre Zogg fire which occurred in September 2020. The most common tool to place financial responsibility for the harm caused by major catastrophes has been the civil class action....

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