Los Angeles wildfires spark initial round of lawsuits against utilities
CBSN
As deadly wildfires continue to rage in Los Angeles, attorneys representing those affected are headed to court, with multiple lawsuits alleging negligence by at least two public utilities in Southern California.
Southern California Edison is accused of failing to maintain power lines and other equipment, allegedly helping to spark the 14,000-acre Eaton fire that decimated Altadena neighborhoods before spreading to other communities, according to a lawsuit filed by McNicholas & McNicholas, Becker Law Group and Singleton Schreiber.
"This goes beyond a failure of responsibility; it is gross negligence in an area highly vulnerable to wildfires, especially with well-documented weather alerts and high wind risks," said Patrick McNicholas, an attorney at McNicholas & McNicholas. "We are committed to holding Southern California Edison accountable for their alleged negligence and to seeking justice for victims who have lost their homes, livelihoods and loved ones."
