In separate lawsuits, Benjamin Crump and the NAACP are going after Southern California Electric on behalf of Eaton fire victims.
Local-government taxes and fees are taking a hit ahead of a costly rebuild. Initial shortfalls are even spreading to bond markets.
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.
At least 28 people are believed to be dead and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires rage across Southern California.
The Santa Anas are expected to be most powerful Monday night into Tuesday. Fire services across the region say they are ready.
The suits cited multiple eyewitness accounts and images that appeared to show a fire at the base of a transmission tower owned by Southern California Edison (SCE) before powerful Santa Ana wind ...
Some residents in San Bernardino County say they are frustrated with a lack of communication with SCE after 4 days. SCE says it’s working to restore power as soon as possible.
Lawsuits filed against Southern California Edison for the devastating Eaton wildfire that destroyed thousands of structures and caused deaths.
More than 20 lawsuits have already been filed against the utility provider. Southern California Edison vowed to remain 'transparent' through the process.
Amid lingering red flag wind warnings, firefighters on Thursday achieved 95% containment of the deadly 14,000-acre Eaton Fire, which has destroyed or damaged thousands of structures in Pasadena and Altadena.
Eaton Fire initially started 6:18 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. Since its discovery 15 days ago, it has burned 14,021 acres. A fire crew of 2,104 has been working on site and, as of Wednesday afternoon, they managed to contain 91% of the fire. However, investigations into the cause are ongoing.