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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.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against SoCal Edison over Eaton Fire: 'Her life mattered'
ALTADENA, Calif. (KABC) -- A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Southern California Edison over the Eaton Fire. The suit was announced Wednesday on behalf of Evelyn McClendon's family. The Altadena woman is one of at least 16 people who lost their lives in the fire that erupted Jan. 7.
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.
Four lawsuits filed against Southern California Edison over Eaton fire
The court filings blame the utility for the fire despite the fact that the blaze's cause is still under investigation.
Edison Hit With Lawsuits Over Devastating Eaton Fire in Los Angeles
Two lawsuits, filed on Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court, allege Edison's failure to maintain vegetation and de-energize transmission poles caused the Eaton fire in Los Angeles.
SoCal Edison blamed in a lawsuit for starting one of the Los Angeles fires
Southern California Edison, the electrical utility for Los Angeles, has been sued for its alleged role in starting one of the raging Los Angeles fires that have collectively killed at least 24 people and displaced tens of thousands of people from their homes.
Eaton Fire Victims Sue Southern California Edison, Alleging Equipment Sparked Blaze
Though the origin of the catastrophic Eaton Fire has not yet been determined, the lawsuit faults the electric utility for failing to de-energize wires despite a red flag wind warning,
Faulty Power Lines Suspected In Eaton Fire; Southern California Edison Faces Legal Action
At least two lawsuits have been filed against Southern California Edison, alleging that faulty power lines may have sparked the Eaton Fire. Investigators from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms,
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.
SoCal Edison faces lawsuits in wake of Eaton Fire
The lawsuits claim SoCal Edison did not shut off power to its electrical equipment despite warnings of high winds and fire danger. SoCal Edison says it is reviewing circuits and transmission lines in the Eaton Canyon area,
Southern California Edison responds to accusations that their error caused the Eaton Fire
Locals are accusing Southern California Edison of accidentally starting the Eaton Fire. KTLA's Annie Rose Ramos interviewed David Eisenhauer with SCE on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025.
SoCal Edison says winds didn’t reach threshold for power shut off at alleged Eaton Fire ignition site
Southern California Edison says it’s cooperating with investigations as some allege that its equipment ignited what became ...
Electrical tower a focus as Eaton Fire's potential origin after video clues emerge
Residents in the wildfire-ravaged communities of Altadena and Pasadena witnessed flames near the base of a transmission line ...
Edison Reviewing Operations Around Start of Deadly Eaton Fire
Edison International said the deadly Eaton fire near Pasadena started in its service area and the utility-owner is conducting ...