Law
Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of
investors of Sempra Energy ("Sempra" or the "Company") (NYSE: SRE)
concerning the Company and its officers’ possible violations of federal
securities laws.
In October 2015, Sempra’s subsidiary, Southern California Gas Company
(SoCalGas), uncovered a natural gas leak from a well close to the Porter
Ranch neighborhood in Los Angeles. After Porter Ranch residents reported
suffering from symptoms including headaches, nausea and nosebleeds,
thousands of families were relocated from the area as SoCalGas struggled
to close off the well.
Then, on February 2, 2016, California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris
filed a lawsuit against SoCalGas, citing numerous and serious violations
of state health and safety laws. On the very same day, Los Angeles
County filed criminal charges against SoCalGas for its failure and/or
unwillingness to report the leak immediately after it was discovered.
On January 6, 2016, post-market, California Governor Jerry Brown
announced a state of emergency. Upon this news, shares of Sempra fell
approximately 5.4%, to close at $87.00 on January 7, 2016.
If you purchased Sempra securities and have suffered a loss, or if you
have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or have
any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests
with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire,
of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112,
Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free
at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com,
or visit our website at http://www.howardsmithlaw.com.
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