Erwin Chemerinsky, the dean of UC Berkeley’s law school, laid it out plainly in a recent Sacramento Bee op-ed: the current push to limit utility liability for wildfires helps companies that are already highly profitable, at the expense of the survivors who need and are entitled to compensation. He is right, and the tactics being...
Eaton Fire
More than a year after the Eaton Fire devastated Altadena and surrounding communities, Los Angeles County investigators have reached a significant conclusion: Southern California Edison (SCE) equipment caused the fire. On August 4, 2026, the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Arson and Fire Investigation Unit, working with Cal Fire, released its final origin-and-cause report. After...
Wildfire survivors from the Eaton Fire and other recent California wildfires rallied this week to send Governor Newsom a direct message: any changes to utility wildfire liability need to happen in public, through the normal legislative process, not negotiated behind closed doors in the final weeks of the legislative session. The survivors’ concern is not...
If you lost your home, your business, or your peace of mind in the Eaton Fire, you deserve straight answers. This week, Pedro Pizarro, CEO of SCE’s parent company, Edison International, publicly stated that Southern California Edison’s equipment is “likely the cause” of the fire. Even as the official investigation continues, he said the company...
If you lost your home, your business, or months of your life to the Eaton Fire, you’re being asked to make a high stakes decision Southern California Edison (SCE) is rolling out a new “Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program” that promises speed and simplicity. An offer within 90 days A check about 30 days after signing...
The Federal Case Confirms What We’ve Said All Along The federal lawsuit confirms what we have said from the start: SCE’s failures caused the Eaton Fire. The government’s complaint alleges SCE’s equipment ignited the Eaton Fire and seeks millions for firefighting costs, damage to public lands, and restoration of roads and trails. In plain terms,...
When the Eaton Fire swept through Altadena, the devastation extended well beyond the burn zones. Properties that remained standing were nonetheless contaminated by smoke, soot, and ash. These particulates infiltrated walls, HVAC systems, insulation, and personal belongings leaving homes and businesses unsafe until professionally assessed and remediated. Those affected have endured months of displacement, the...
Court Sets Critical Timeline Despite Edison’s Resistance Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Laura Seigle has set the first Eaton Fire bellwether trial for January 25, 2027. This represents a significant milestone in securing justice for those devastated by the fire. Edison’s Familiar Playbook: Delay and Deny Edison aggressively fought to push the trial date to...