Gantner v. PG&E Corp.

Summary

The court held that Public Utilities Code section 1759 bars Gantner’s damages action because adjudicating his claim would interfere with the Public Utilities Commission’s comprehensive supervision and regulation of Public Safety Power Shutoffs. The complaint sought damages flowing from shutoffs allegedly caused by negligent grid maintenance, without alleging that the shutoffs were unnecessary or violated Commission requirements, which would require a parallel judicial review of PSPS decision-making and implementation. The court did not decide whether Tariff Rule 14 independently shields PG&E from liability.