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Wildfire Victims Seek Legislative Remedy

Despite the recent failure of a bill to protect the rights of homeowners who have suffered losses due to natural disasters, California Senator Martha Escutia has reintroduced components of the

By Staff Writer | Updated on February 06, 2006

Despite the recent failure of a bill to protect the rights of homeowners who have suffered losses due to natural disasters, California Senator Martha Escutia has reintroduced components of the legislation.

Escutia is determined to fight the “use it and lose it” practice that prevents victims from rebuilding their homes and lives. “We will not give up until every past and future victim of such a disaster is protected from insurance companies who cancel them after legitimate claims,” she said.

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