Were you burned out of your home by a wildfire caused by PG&E equipment? Are you waiting on a Fire Victim Trust payment or a settlement from a newer PG&E wildfire lawsuit while your bills keep piling up? Pacific Gas & Electric’s equipment has been tied to some of the most destructive wildfires in California history, and thousands of survivors are still waiting years later for the money they were promised.
If you are in the middle of a PG&E wildfire claim and need cash now, let Verum Funding help. A cash advance or pre-settlement loan can provide financial assistance to claimants awaiting resolution of their PG&E wildfire litigation.
About the PG&E Wildfire Litigation
PG&E’s equipment has been found responsible for a long list of California wildfires dating back to 2015, including the Butte Fire, the 2017 North Bay fires, the 2018 Camp Fire, the 2019 Kincade Fire, the 2020 Zogg Fire, and the 2021 Dixie Fire. The Camp Fire alone killed 85 people and destroyed more than 18,000 structures, making it the deadliest wildfire in California’s recorded history. PG&E pleaded guilty to 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter for its role in that fire.
Facing an estimated $30 billion in wildfire liability, PG&E filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January 2019. That case produced a $13.5 billion Fire Victim Trust, funded with cash and PG&E stock, to compensate survivors of the Butte Fire, the North Bay fires, and the Camp Fire. The Trust has been paying out claims since 2021.
The litigation did not stop there. PG&E continues to face new wildfire claims, penalties, and lawsuits tied to fires and equipment failures well after the original bankruptcy, and many of those cases are still working their way through the courts today.
Where the PG&E Settlement Stands Now
As of 2026, the Fire Victim Trust has paid out more than $13.7 billion to over 70,000 claimants, with payments now reaching 70 cents on every approved dollar. The Trust closed out its final third-party lawsuit with a settlement against Davey Tree in late 2025 and expects to receive those funds by mid-2026, which is supposed to fund one last distribution to everyone still owed money.
Here’s what most people don’t realize: survivors were awarded roughly $6 billion more than they have actually collected so far. That gap is the difference between what your claim was valued at and what the Trust has actually been able to pay out, because payments depend on how much PG&E stock is worth and how much the Trust recovers from third parties. California lawmakers are pushing legislation right now to try to close that gap, but there is no guarantee of when or whether it happens, and no guarantee your final payment covers what you were told you would get.
On top of the Trust, PG&E continues to face fresh legal and regulatory exposure, including:
- A $45 million penalty from the California Public Utilities Commission over the 2021 Dixie Fire
- A $100 million securities class action settlement in January 2026 over claims PG&E misled investors about its wildfire safety practices
- New lawsuits filed in 2025 and 2026 tied to grid equipment failures in Northern California and the Sierra Nevada foothills, many still in early discovery
Under California’s inverse condemnation doctrine, PG&E can be held liable for wildfire damage caused by its equipment even without proving the company was negligent, which is part of why new claims keep surfacing years after the original fires.
Qualifying Fires and Losses for PG&E Lawsuit Loans
If you have an active PG&E wildfire claim with an attorney, you may already qualify for funding. Losses and claims we see most often include:
- Total loss of a home or property
- Smoke inhalation and respiratory injury
- Wrongful death
- Loss of business or income
- Displacement and relocation costs
- PTSD and other mental health impacts from evacuation or loss
- Claims tied to the Camp Fire, North Bay fires, Butte Fire, Kincade Fire, Zogg Fire, or Dixie Fire
- Newer claims tied to 2025 and 2026 grid equipment failures
Claimants may be able to recover damages for property loss, medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering as part of their case. Settlement or Trust proceeds from a successful claim can help pay off what you owe once your case resolves. Verum Funding provides legal funding so you don’t have to wait that long to get some relief.
Hold Out for the Settlement You Deserve
A lot of PG&E wildfire survivors have already waited years for a payment that still isn’t full value, and some are pressured to accept less just to make ends meet sooner. That’s where we come in. We know you have rebuilding costs, medical bills, lost income, and the day-to-day stress of trying to hold your life together while your case works through the Trust or the courts. Once your claim resolves, you get paid from your settlement or Trust distribution. In the meantime, a pre-settlement advance from Verum Funding can get you through it.
You don’t have to settle for less than you’re owed just because PG&E and its lawyers can afford to wait you out.
PG&E Wildfire Lawsuit Updates
January 2026 – PG&E reached a $100 million settlement to resolve a securities class action alleging the company misled investors about its wildfire safety practices prior to the 2017 and 2018 fires.
December 2025 – The Fire Victim Trust announced a settlement with Davey Tree, closing out the last third-party lawsuit it was authorized to pursue on behalf of fire victims. Terms are confidential pending court approval, with proceeds expected by summer 2026.
2025-2026 – New lawsuits were filed against PG&E over grid equipment failures in the Sierra Nevada foothills and Northern California, separate from the original Fire Victim Trust cases.
Apply for PG&E Wildfire Lawsuit Funding Today
Don’t wait years for a payment that might already be worth less than you were promised. Call us today at 434-535-5229, email us at help@verumfunding.com, or fill out the submission form on this page to get started.
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