$120M settlement reached in huge 2015 Los Angeles gas leak
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A nearly $120 million temporary settlement has been reached in litigation stemming from a leak at a Southern California storage field where a massive methane release forced thousands from their homes three years ago, a utility announced Wednesday.
Southern California Gas Co. said the settlement delivers on its commitment to the state following the October 2015 well leak at Aliso Canyon in Los Angeles.
The leak lasted nearly four months and prompted many health complaints. It was the largest single release of methane in U.S. history.
Under the settlement, SoCalGas will reimburse local, county and state governments for costs associated with the blowout.