Southern California Edison Faces Lawsuit Over Wildfire Allegations

A lawsuit has been filed against Southern California Edison linking its equipment to the recent deadly wildfires in Los Angeles.

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A lawsuit against Southern California Edison claims its equipment sparked the Eaton Fire near LA, amidst ongoing investigations. The fires have caused at least 24 deaths and extensive damage. Edison reported no anomalies in their equipment prior to the fire outbreak. Eyewitness accounts and social media suggest a fire started at a transmission tower. Edison's stock has plummeted amid allegations, with investigations also looking into another smaller fire. The utility promises transparency as it cooperates with fire agencies.

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Southern California Edison is being sued for allegedly causing a major wildfire in Los Angeles, coinciding with the deaths and evacuations of residents.
The lawsuit is backed by eyewitness accounts that reported seeing a fire near a transmission tower owned by Southern California Edison.
Edison International's stock has fallen significantly, indicating potential investor concerns about the company's liability regarding the wildfire.

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There is clear evidence from video footage, photographs, and witness accounts that the fire was caused by electrical equipment operated by Defendants Edison International and Southern California Edison.
Lawsuit claims utility's equipment sparked devastating Eaton Fire, but investigation still ongoing
Associated Press
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Pizarro's comments come as Edison International shares fell 11% and hit a fresh 52-week low intraday, as wildfires continue in Southern California.
Edison says no electrical anomalies found before Eaton blaze as shares tumble as wildfires rage on
CNBC
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The lawsuit, filed in a Los Angeles Superior Court, is on behalf of a group of homeowners, renters, business owners and others with properties destroyed by the Eaton Fire in the Pasadena area.
Edison utility’s equipment blamed for helping start LA wildfires in property owners’ suit
New York Post
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