Southern California Edison, Eaton fire

Family of Eaton fire victim sues Southern California Edison for 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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
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.
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.
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 a review of the event, as blazes scorch vast areas of Los Angeles.
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,
Moody's Says LA Fire May Pose Risk to Southern California Edison
Moody's said it believes a state wildfire fund and California utilities' ability to recover fire-related costs will be supportive of SCE's credit. That could change if there is en
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,
Edison under scrutiny for Eaton fire. Who pays liability will be ‘new frontier’ for California
The L.A.-area fires may pose the first big test of California’s wildfire fund, which was set up in 2019 to protect utilities ...
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 ...
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 ...