Reality TV stars Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are taking legal action against the city of Los Angeles and its Department of Water and Power, alleging negligence in the management of water resources that contributed to the devastating Palisades wildfire. The lawsuit claims the city's water department made cost-cutting decisions that led to a critical water shortage, leaving the community vulnerable to the fire.
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are suing the city of Los Angeles and its Department of Water and Power (LADWP) after losing their home in the Palisades wildfire. The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, January 21st, also includes Spencer's mother, Janet Pratt, and nearly two dozen other plaintiffs. According to Rolling Stone, the lawsuit alleges that the city and its water department mismanaged the water supply, leading to the devastating fire.
The plaintiffs claim that LADWP and the City of Los Angeles had a responsibility to properly maintain and operate its water system, but failed to do so. They argue that the fire was an unavoidable consequence of this system failure, which was a major factor in their losses. The lawsuit further states that the city's water department made a conscious decision to operate the system with a key reservoir drained and unusable as a cost-saving measure. The Santa Ynez Reservoir, which the lawsuit claims has been awaiting repairs and out of commission since February 2024, is specifically mentioned. With the Santa Ynez Reservoir effectively out of commission, hydrants in Pacific Palisades failed after three tanks, each holding one million gallons of water, went dry within a 12-hour period, according to the lawsuit. Spencer's sister, Stephanie Pratt, first revealed the news on Instagram on January 7th, sharing her devastation for her family. She described the experience as shocking and heartbreaking for her nephews, who witnessed their house disappear in the flames. Stephanie also mentioned that her father had tried to save Spencer's house but the strong winds made it impossible. In addition to Heidi and Spencer's home, Spencer's parents, who lived nearby, also lost their residence in the fire
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