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Lawsuits Target Southern California Edison, Blaming Utility for L.A. Wildfire That Killed 17

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Los Angeles County said Wednesday that it's suing Southern California Edison, alleging the utility’s equipment sparked January’s Eaton Fire.

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ABC 7 San Francisco
LA County and other cities suing utility company over Eaton Fire (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)
Published Mar 4, 2025
ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description
Los Angeles County filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Southern California Edison, hoping to recover costs and damages caused by the Eaton Fire.
WMUR
LA County sues Edison over Eaton Fire damages (opens WMUR)
Published Mar 4, 2025
WMUR's feed description
Los Angeles County is suing Southern California Edison, alleging the utility's equipment sparked January's Eaton Fire, which destroyed more than 9,000 structures in the Altadena area.
The Guardian
Los Angeles sues power utility, alleging equipment sparked deadly wildfire (opens The Guardian)
Published Mar 4, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
Southern California Edison accused over Eaton fire, which killed 17 people and destroyed nearly 10,000 structures
New York Post
Southern California Edison sued by LA County, Pasadena alleging equipment sparked one of California’s worst wildfires (opens New York Post)
Published Mar 4, 2025
New York Post's feed description
The county of Los Angeles and city of Pasadena, along with other public entities, filed lawsuits against Edison International and its subsidiary Southern California Edison (SCE) on Wednesday, alleging their role in igniting one of California's worst wildfires.
MyNorthwest
Los Angeles County sues Southern California Edison, alleging utility's equipment sparked wildfire (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Mar 4, 2025
MyNorthwest's feed description
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County said Wednesday that is suing Southern California Edison, alleging the utility’s equipment sparked January’s Eaton Fire,
New York Times
L.A. County Sues Southern California Edison over Eaton Fire (opens New York Times)
Published Mar 4, 2025
New York Times's feed description
The county says electrical equipment owned by the electric utility is to blame for the blaze that killed 17 people and destroyed 9,400 buildings.
NBC Los Angeles
LA County files lawsuit against SoCal Edison over deadly Eaton Fire (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Mar 4, 2025
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
Los Angeles County filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Southern California Edison over the deadly Eaton Fire in the Altadena area northeast of LA.
Foxla
LA County, Pasadena sue SoCal Edison over Eaton Fire damages (opens Foxla)
Published Mar 4, 2025
Foxla's feed description
LA County and the City of Pasadena both filed lawsuits Wednesday against Southern California Edison (SCE), seeking compensation for extensive damages to property and infrastructure caused by the Eaton Fire in January.
ABC 7 Los Angeles
LA County, Pasadena and Sierra Madre file lawsuits against SoCal Edison over Eaton Fire (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)
Published Mar 4, 2025
ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description
Los Angeles County filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Southern California Edison, hoping to recover costs and damages caused by the Eaton Fire.
KESQ Palm Springs
Los Angeles County, Pasadena sue SoCal Edison over Eaton Fire (opens KESQ Palm Springs)
Published Mar 4, 2025
KESQ Palm Springs's feed description
PASADENA, Calif. (KESQ) - Los Angeles County and the city of Pasadena both filed lawsuits today against Southern California Edison alleging the utility's equipment sparked the deadly Eaton Fire that scorched more than 14,000 acres and destroyed thousands of structures.
Times Of San Diego
Lawsuits Target Southern California Edison, Blaming Utility for L.A. Wildfire That Killed 17 (opens Times Of San Diego)
Published Mar 5, 2025
Times Of San Diego's feed description
Los Angeles County said Wednesday that it's suing Southern California Edison, alleging the utility’s equipment sparked January’s Eaton Fire.
Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Los Angeles County sues utility company, alleging its equipment sparked wildfire (opens Wyoming Tribune Eagle)
Published Mar 5, 2025
Wyoming Tribune Eagle's feed description
Los Angeles County says it is suing Southern California Edison, alleging the utility’s equipment sparked January’s Eaton Fire, which destroyed more than 9,400 structures and killed 17 people in the
Breitbart News
Los Angeles County Sues SoCal Edison over Start of Eaton Fire (opens Breitbart News)
Published Mar 5, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
Los Angeles County officially sued utility company Southern California Edison, claiming that its power lines caused the Eaton Fire.
Washington Examiner
LA County sues Southern California Edison over Eaton fire (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Mar 5, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
The Eaton fire was active for 24 days as it burned over 14,000 acres, damaged over 9,400 structures, and resulted in 17 deaths.

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