Capitol Chat: Butte County Farmers Sue California Over Oroville Dam Crisis Chris Remington Friday, August 4, 2017 | Sacramento, CA Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin. CA - DWR / Twitter Two Butte County farmers filed a $15 million claim against the state of California Thursday for damages caused by the Oroville spillway crisis. This impending lawsuit becomes one of 80 that are currently filed against the state because of the spillway. The ongoing suits raise the question, “How does one file a lawsuit against the state?” State Government Reporter Ben Adler explains the proves.
