Los Angeles wildfires spark initial round of lawsuits against utilities
As deadly wildfires continue to burn in Los Angeles, allegations of blame are being made on behalf of victims.
Lawsuits claims utility’s equipment sparked devastating Eaton Fire, but investigation still ongoing
Multiple lawsuits against Southern California Edison claim the utility’s equipment sparked the deadly Eaton Fire burning near Pasadena. Edison has acknowledged fire agencies are investigating whether its equipment may have started a far smaller LA-area fire that broke out the same day.
Lawsuits claims Southern California Edison equipment sparked devastating Eaton Fire
Authorities still haven't determined an official cause for any of the fires, which began last Tuesday amid hurricane-force winds and have killed at least 24 people in the Los Angeles area.
Did a power utilities firm spark Eaton Fire? Four lawsuits filed against Southern California Edison
Four lawsuits have been filed against Southern California Edison, alleging the company's negligence in the Eaton fire during a severe windstorm. The fire caused significant damage and evacuations in Altadena.
Lawsuits claim Eaton Fire started by SoCal Edison equipment
Several lawsuits have been filed accusing Southern California Edison’s equipment of starting the Eaton Fire. Patrick McNicholas, attorney for one of the plaintiffs, spoke to KNX News.
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Victims of Palisades Fire sue LADWP over water supply issues
A group of residents impacted by the Palisades Fire is suing the LADWP, alleging the city and its agency was unprepared.
LA Water Department Sued Over Wildfire Response
Palisades fire victims say the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power failed to manage supplies crucial to battling the ...
Lawsuits blame SCE, LADWP for Eaton and Palisades fires
Los Angeles County Superior Court against Southern California Edison, blaming the utility for igniting the Eaton fire, which reduced areas of Altadena to rubble and caused 16 deaths. Both complaints ...
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Pacific Palisades Wildfire Victims Sue LADWP For Water Failures
Victims of the Pacific Palisades wildfire have filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), ...
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LADWP sued over mismanagement of water supplies amid LA fire
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power slammed by public for its lack of role in the containment of L.A fire.On Monday, a ...
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PG&E Provides Assistance to Southern California Utilities in Response to Devastating Wildfires
On the ground, PG&E’s Safety and Infrastructure Protection Teams (SIPT) are working to protect critical electric ...
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Windstorm, massive fires cause power outages for more than 200,000 LA County customers
For perspective, LADWP provides electricity to 1.5 million residences. Southern California Edison, which provides electricity to LA County residents outside of city limits, reported that more ...
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Los Angeles wildfires leave hundreds of thousands without power
Kathleen Dunleavy, with Southern California Edison, indicated that as many as ... by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) showed just how widespread the outages extended, with ...
California wildfires live updates: Winds intensify as L.A. death toll rises to 16
The Santa Ana winds are expected to strengthen into Sunday morning with gusts of 30 to 50 mph in coastal areas, and up to 70 ...
California wildfires: Over 6 million in Los Angeles area under ‘critical fire threat’
Palisades Fire, in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of Los Angeles, is the largest of all the current wildfires.