Southern California Edison, Eaton Fire

First lawsuits filed against Southern California Edison over Eaton Fire
At least four lawsuits were filed Monday morning against Southern California Edison in connection with the Eaton Fire.
Southern California Edison accused in lawsuits of failing to prevent Eaton Fire
The complaints allege the utility failed to de-energize its power lines, which allowed the electrical equipment to spark the massive blaze near Pasadena on Jan. 7.
Southern California Edison sued over role of equipment in LA wildfires
Southern California Edison, a unit of utility firm Edison International, on Monday was sued on claims that its electrical equipment started one of the major wildfires raging in the Los Angeles area, according to court filings.
Judge orders Southern California Edison to preserve evidence and equipment in Eaton fire
A judge on Tuesday approved a temporary restraining order for Southern California Edison to preserve data and equipment related to the area where the Eaton fire started.
Lawsuits allege SoCal Edison equipment sparked Eaton Fire
Multiple lawsuits have been filed on behalf of Eaton Fire victims that claim equipment owned by Southern California Edison sparked the deadly blaze. The lawsuits were filed Monday in Los Angeles
Local Real Estate Agent Sues Southern California Edison for Starting the Eaton Fire
ALTADENA, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2025 / On January 20, 2025, a real estate agent from Altadena, California filed a lawsuit (Case No. 25STCV01553, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court) against Southern California Edison (SCE) for damages she sustained from the destruction of her home in the catastrophic Eaton Fire.
Family of Eaton fire victim sues Southern California Edison, claiming wrongful death
The family of an Eaton fire victim is suing Southern California Edison for wrongful death, alleging that the utility company's negligence is to blame for the devastating blaze that killed 59-year-old Evelyn McClendon.
Judge orders California utility to preserve evidence in Eaton fire as lawsuits pile up
A Los Angeles judge on Tuesday ordered Southern California Edison to preserve all its data, equipment, and evidence related to the deadly Eaton fire, which has already burned more than 14,100 acres, destroyed 9,
SoCal Edison ordered to preserve evidence related to Eaton Fire
A judge has ordered Southern California Edison to preserve data, equipment and evidence related to the Eaton Fire. Attorneys for SCE opposed the order.
California Wildfires: Scorched region gets its first significant rain in months.
The highest intensity rain was expected between 4 p.m. on Sunday and 4 p.m. on Monday, according to the service. Los Angeles ...
Ben Crump And NAACP Both Sue Southern California Electric For Eaton Fire Victims In Altadena
In separate lawsuits, Benjamin Crump and the NAACP are going after Southern California Electric on behalf of Eaton fire ...
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Tens of thousands in Southern California could lose power starting Monday with return of high winds
Tens of thousands of customers across Southern California should prepare to lose power Monday or Tuesday as Southern California Edison plans to make preemptive cutoffs as “extreme” fire ...
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Edison utility’s equipment blamed for helping start LA wildfires in property owners’ suit
Southern California Edison, a unit of utility firm Edison International ... with properties destroyed by the Eaton Fire in the Pasadena area. The lawsuit is on behalf of a group of ...
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Southern California Edison responds to accusations that their error caused the Eaton Fire
thousands of Southern California families have been displaced from their homes. Pets have also found themselves displaced. Local rescue organizations, including the Pasadena Humane Society ...