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Environmental & Energy,
Criminal

Jan. 23, 2019

Parties argue whether Porter Ranch criminal settlement required restitution

Does the victim in a criminal case have the right to appeal a restitution order? Those affected by the 2015 Porter Ranch leak who didn’t receive compensation under a criminal plea deal between Los Angeles County and Southern California Gas Co. argue they do, but both the county and utility say it’s a statutory argument that doesn’t apply in this case.

Parties argue whether Porter Ranch criminal settlement required restitution
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Do victims in a criminal case have the right to appeal a restitution order? Those affected by the 2015 Porter Ranch leak who didn't receive compensation under a criminal plea deal between Los Angeles County and Southern California Gas Co.y argue they do, but both the county and utility agree they don't.

Plaintiffs' attorneys representing victims have turned to the 2nd District Court of Appeal after a Los Angeles Superior Court judge...

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