Nov 25, 2024, 7:07 PM
Nov 25, 2024, 7:07 PM

PSEG Long Island resolves lawsuit over devastating home fire

Highlights
  • Federal District Court Justice Gary Brown filed a lawsuit against PSEG Long Island in 2020 due to a fire that destroyed his family home.
  • The lawsuit reached a confidential resolution without disclosing terms, with Brown originally seeking $515,000 for rebuilding costs.
  • PSEG Long Island has a history of numerous customer claims, indicating ongoing issues related to service and negligence.
Story

In 2020, Federal District Court Justice Gary Brown filed a lawsuit against PSEG Long Island, alleging the utility's negligence caused a fire that destroyed his home in Suffolk County. Brown claimed that a utility worker informed him that an adjacent transformer was obsolete. Without being able to inspect the transformer, it was destroyed, contributing to the fire. Through the end of October 2023, there have been 1,294 claims against PSEG, with around 15% being successful. The resolution of Brown's lawsuit was confirmed by his lawyer on November 2024, although the specific terms were not disclosed. Overall, PSEG has dealt with many claims from customers regarding various incidents, with settlements reaching $4.4 million this year alone.

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