Los Angeles County filed a lawsuit against Southern California Edison, claiming the utility's equipment triggered the Eaton fire that caused massive destruction, including 9,000 homes lost and 17 fatalities. Scott Kuhn, the county’s attorney, indicated that evidence points to Edison's responsibility and the county is seeking to recover hundreds of millions of dollars for recovery efforts. This suit is a part of broader initiatives to rebuild the Altadena community following the disaster, with additional lawsuits expected from nearby cities like Pasadena and Sierra Madre against Edison.
"All evidence is pointing to them," said Scott Kuhn, an attorney for the county who spearheaded the suit.
Kuhn said the county is looking to recoup "at least hundreds of millions of dollars" that officials say they will spend helping Altadena recover from the blaze.
"We see this lawsuit as part of the rebuilding of the Altadena community," he said.
The cities of Pasadena and Sierra Madre also plan to sue Edison, according to a county news release.
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