The aftermath of recent devastating wildfires in Altadena has seen a surge of attorneys aggressively soliciting victims for lawsuits against public utilities. This has left many survivors feeling overwhelmed and exploited, with one victim describing a particular experience as "predatory." Legal representatives, including high-profile names, are using town hall meetings and digital marketing to reach out to affected individuals. Many survivors express a desire to seek collective action but are wary of being taken advantage of by unscrupulous lawyers. Some legal advisors are also cautioning victims to be cautious of opportunistic attorneys during this vulnerable time.
Kwynn Perry described it as "ick," the cringy feeling she got when approached in line at the post office by a guy from a law firm trying to sign her up for litigation less than a week after her rental house burned down in Altadena.
"We do want to collectivize and pursue damages," she said. "But what doesn't feel good is (whether) you have a lawyer working to uphold your rights versus the predatory nature of some lawyers who just want to sign you up."
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