On March 5, Los Angeles County, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre filed lawsuits against Southern California Edison, claiming its equipment sparked the catastrophic fire that destroyed over 9,000 structures and resulted in 17 fatalities. The lawsuits seek damages for a broad range of economic impacts, including destruction to homes, businesses, and local infrastructures like parks and roads. County Counsel Dawyn R. Harrison emphasized the need for justice and compensation for the Altadena community, with damage estimates already reaching hundreds of millions of dollars, with further calculations ongoing. The actions reflect a united stand by the local governments in a pivotal moment ahead of a court hearing on March 17.
The lawsuits, filed by Los Angeles County, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre against Southern California Edison, highlight the need for accountability in the wake of a devastating fire.
The lawsuits assert that SCE's equipment triggered the deadly fire that caused extensive damage, pointing to the estimated hundreds of millions in costs yet to be fully determined.
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