Last week, Southern California Edison released a draft Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program for victims of the Eaton Fire. While it may appear to offer a path to recovery, a closer look reveals serious flaws that could limit your compensation and compromise your rights. At Danko Meredith, we believe you deserve to know what’s really at...
What Edison’s Wildfire Compensation Program Doesn’t Tell You:
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...
Should You Trust Edison’s Claims Program? Experience Tells Us No. Southern California Edison (SCE) just announced plans to launch a claims process this fall for those affected by the devastating Eaton Fire, calling it an “expedited” way to receive compensation. But based on our decades of experience with utility companies, we urge caution. The Dixie...