Los Angeles County Sues Utility Over Devastating Wildfires

The lawsuit accuses California Edison of negligence in connection to January's fires, which claimed 29 lives and destroyed thousands of buildings.

The Los Angeles County government has filed a lawsuit against Southern California Edison (SCE), alleging its equipment caused the January 'Eaton' wildfire near Pasadena and Altadena.
The 'Eaton' fire burned over 56 square kilometers, killed 17 people, and destroyed approximately 9,400 buildings, according to official reports.
In total, January's wildfires, including the 'Palisades' fire, resulted in 29 deaths and the destruction of more than 16,200 buildings across Southern California.
The lawsuit seeks 'hundreds of millions of dollars' in damages to cover the extensive fire-related destruction and recovery efforts.
The case follows a precedent of utility companies being held liable for wildfires in California, including the 2020 settlement by PG&E for its role in the deadly 2018 Paradise fire.