Eaton Fire, one of the LA wildfires, blamed on utility company, lawsuit alleges
A Los Angeles-area woman has sued Southern California Edison, alleging the utility company caused the Eaton wildfire that consumed her home.
Homeowners and renters sue California utility company over Eaton Fire
A flurry of lawsuits were filed Monday against Southern California Edison by homeowners and renters who lost their homes in the Eaton Fire.
Utility Company Sued Over Equipment's Alleged Role in Starting LA Fire
One lawsuit, brought by attorneys for a homeowner who lost their residence, alleges that Edison's equipment was the ignition source, adding that footage and witness accounts reportedly show flames erupting directly beneath electrical towers as the fire began.
Eaton Fire Victims Sue Southern California Edison
Altadena residents said in separate lawsuits that the utility’s electrical equipment had sparked the fire, which grew to consume 14,000 acres.
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.
Lawsuits allege power company involvement in LA wildfires
Lawsuits allege the Eaton Fire was sparked by a SoCal Edison transmission tower. The company says they have not had a chance to inspect the scene yet. The ATF has only just begun the federal investigation into the fire's cause.
Los Angeles wildfires spark first lawsuits against utilities
As deadly wildfires continue to burn in Los Angeles, allegations of blame are being made on behalf of victims.
California utility company accused of starting LA fire in multiple lawsuits
Southern California Edison, a division of Edison International, has been hit with multiple lawsuits accusing the utility of starting one of the fires burning near Los Angeles.
Southern California Edison faces lawsuits over Los Angeles wildfires
Southern California Edison, a unit of utility Edison International , was hit by multiple lawsuits on Monday claiming its electrical equipment started one of the major wildfires currently raging in the Los Angeles area,
SoCal Edison faces lawsuit alleging Eaton Fire was sparked by its equipment
Attorneys representing those affected by the Eaton Fire filed a lawsuit against Southern California Edison alleging that the company's equipment sparked the disastrous blaze in Altadena.
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Electrical tower a focus as Eaton Fire's potential origin after video clues emerge
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Citing ‘efficiency’ needs, Irish company to close North Charlotte plant and end 76 jobs
Irish manufacturing company Eaton is shutting down its North Charlotte facility, resulting in 76 job cuts. The layoffs at ...
Edison under scrutiny for Eaton fire. Who pays liability will be ‘new frontier’ for California
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Eaton Fire is at 45% containment with death toll now at 16 people
Containment of the Eaton Fire has risen to 45% despite tough conditions that were expected to worsen. Meanwhile, the death ...
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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.
Regulators criticized Edison’s wildfire safety actions months before deadly Eaton fire
State regulators criticized Southern California Edison for falling behind in inspecting transmission lines in areas at high ...