BASTROP (AP) — A $35 million lawsuit filed by a utility alleges a tree-trimming company failed to properly maintain vegetation before 2011 Central Texas wildfires destroyed nearly 1,700 homes.
The lawsuit filed by Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative names Asplundh Tree Expert Co. of Willow Grove, Pa., the Austin American-Statesman reported Wednesday. Asplundh spokeswoman Ronnie Gauker said the company declined comment Thursday.