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.
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.
Moody's Says LA Fire May Pose Risk to Southern California Edison
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Eaton Fire in central Los Angeles County poses a potential credit risk to power provider Southern California Edison, which operates electrical lines in the area where the destructive blaze first started, Moody's Ratings said in a report on Thursday.
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 from bankruptcy.
Victims File Lawsuits Accusing Southern California Edison of Negligence in Deadly Eaton Fire
SCE faces lawsuits for alleged negligence contributing to the Eaton Fire's ignition, which caused destruction and fatalities.
Southern California Edison accused of "profits over safety" in L.A. fires lawsuit
Southern California Edison is being sued by residents and businesses impacted by the Eaton Fire, who allege the Los Angeles utility's equipment may have started the deadly blaze. The big picture: It's among multiple wildfires that have erupted across the L.
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.
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 lawsuit alleging Eaton Fire was sparked by its equipment
Attorneys representing those affected by the Eaton Fire filed a lawsuit against Southern California Edison alleging that the company's equipment sparked the disastrous blaze in Altadena.
Group of Altadena residents file lawsuit against SoCal Edison over Eaton Fire
A group of Altadena residents are suing Southern California Edison over the deadly eaton fire that has burned thousands of buildings, including homes and schools.
Altadena residents sue Southern California Edison over Eaton Fire
Attorney Richard Bridgeford discusses the lawsuit filed against Southern California Edison over the deadly Eaton Fire on ‘Varney & Co.’
California regulator approves SoCal Edison's 2025 wildfire plan update
Edison International (NYSE:EIX) shares closed little changed Thursday after the California Public Utilities Commission ...
State regulators approve Edison's wildfire prevention plan despite concerns
The California Public Utilities Commission voted to approve Southern California Edison's wildfire mitigation plan, ignoring ...
Ventura County supervisor calls SoCal Edison 'unaccountable, arrogant, unresponsive'
Ventura County supervisor says problems with Edison were “uniquely highlighted” during the recent wind storms. Here's what to ...
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Fire agencies to probe potential Southern California Edison link to Hurst Fire
Southern California Edison, a unit of Edison International and one of the largest electric utility companies in all of California, said Sunday that it filed two electric safety incident reports ...
State auditor questions utility SoCal Edison's fire risk modeling
State utility regulators will vote Thursday on Southern California Edison's wildfire-mitigation plan, which safety auditors ...
Altadena winds weren’t strong enough to warrant Edison shutting off transmission lines, CEO asserts
It takes 60- to 80-mph winds for the company to shut down transmission lines. CEO Steve Powell said it didn't see winds that ...
Edison restoring power to 76 homes in Rancho Palos Verdes
Power should be restored to the 76 homes by March 31 after substantial land movement in the city. But the restoration of ...
California utility faces billions in claims for fire damage even if it did nothing wrong
Victims of the Los Angeles wildfires, likely the costliest in U.S. history, are seizing upon a unique California legal ...