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Napa winery faces $90 million wildfire lawsuit over grape harvest damage

Hundred Acre Wines is sued for allegedly sparking a wildfire that harmed Napa Valley grapes, but the winery disputes the cause.

Nov 11, 2026, 6:37 PM By the Genius Eye newsroom (Small Business Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report
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Hundred Acre Wines, a luxury winery in Napa Valley, is facing a lawsuit seeking $90 million in damages related to a wildfire that destroyed much of the region's grape harvest, according to Inc.

The plaintiffs in the case allege that the winery's actions sparked the wildfire, leading to significant agricultural losses in Napa Valley.

However, Hundred Acre Wines contends that the plaintiffs are blaming the wrong crisis, suggesting that the cause of the wildfire and resulting damage is different from what is claimed.

The lawsuit highlights the ongoing challenges faced by wineries and agricultural businesses in wildfire-prone regions, where natural disasters can severely impact production and economic stability.

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  1. Inc.: A Luxury Napa Winery Faces a $90 Million Wildfire Lawsuit. It Says the Plaintiffs Are Blaming the Wrong Crisis
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