Legislators representing Altadena-area fire victims called Monday for Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara to crack down on alleged misconduct by insurers and to halt any rate increase for State Farm General.

In a press conference held at an Altadena library, the legislators, led by Assemblyperson John Harabedian (D-Pasadena), said too many fire victims were still grappling with their insurers more than six months after the Jan. 7 fires.

“They are facing unavoidable hardships caused by insurance delays, denials and underpayments. These are problems that can be mitigated and solved if the right reforms are implemented immediately,” Harabedian said. “Commissioner Lara, families need your swift leadership to ensure insurance companies fulfill their legal responsibilities.”

The legislators,

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