Some Texans picking up the pieces after the winter storm have sued ERCOT. How likely are they to be successful?
Texans are looking for justice after losing power and heat during the winter blast, but can they get money from the state s power grid operator? Author: Niccole Caan (KENS 5) Published: 11:01 PM CST March 5, 2021 Updated: 11:31 PM CST March 5, 2021
SAN ANTONIO Many have filed property damage, personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits against the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT – the private, nonprofit group that manages the Texas power grid – after losing power for days during the February winter storm.
There is no clear answer on if these lawsuits will be successful or if they will even be allowed to proceed in the courts. The big question right now is whether or not ERCOT has what is legally called “sovereign immunity. If so, that means ERCOT may be protected from lawsuits.