FEMA Asks PG&E To Repay Nearly $4B In Aid Given To Fire Victims

Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) is in a dispute with FEMA over a $4 billion reimbursement request. FEMA seeks to recover funds spent on aiding wildfire victims from 2015 to 2018, which it wants from PG&E's $13.5 billion settlement fund. If PG&E doesn't pay, FEMA may seek funds from claimants who received federal aid. PG&E's lawyers argue against FEMA's claim, and lawmakers have criticized FEMA's actions. PG&E filed for bankruptcy, and a hearing is set for February 11th.

What did PG&E's lawyers argue about FEMA's claim to the settlement fund?

When is the potential settlement hearing between FEMA and PG&E scheduled?