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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