LA goes to war with State Farm as county drops ‘historic’ lawsuit over wildfire insurance fiasco

By New York Post (U.S.) | Created at 2026-08-31 21:11:27 | Updated at 2026-09-05 19:46:16 4 days ago

Los Angeles County has launched a “historic” lawsuit against State Farm alleging the insurance giant mishandled wildfire survivors’ claims.

The bombshell suit, filed Monday, alleges the company violated California’s competition and false advertising laws in its handling of claims from Eaton and Palisades fire victims.

This comes as California also pursues legal action against State Farm, seeking millions in penalties.

A damaged State Farm sign stands among the debris of a destroyed building.Los Angeles County has launched a “historic” lawsuit against State Farm.

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