PG&E assumes civil liability in San Bruno pipeline explosion

SAN BRUNO, Calif.

The announcement comes as company attorneys prepare for a hearing on Friday regarding about 90 civil suits filed against the utility in San Mateo County Superior Court.

PG&E's president said the company issued the statement in response to a judge's request for an official position, but PG&E is hoping to settle cases without going to trial.

The Sept. 9, 2010 explosion killed eight people, injured dozens and destroyed many 1960s-era homes.

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