Victims of the deadly Eaton Fire in Southern California have filed a lawsuit against Southern California Edison (SCE), alleging the company failed to maintain electrical and fire safety standards, leading to the catastrophic blaze. The lawsuit claims SCE's negligence contributed to the fire's severity, resulting in 16 deaths and widespread damage to over 7,000 structures.
A lawsuit has been filed against Southern California Edison over the deadly and devastating Eaton Fire.Trial law firms McNicholas & McNicholas, Becker Law Group and Singleton Schreiber filed the lawsuit on behalf of the victims impacted by the fire. The Eaton Fire sparked on January 7 in the Altadena area, triggering mass evacuations. By Monday, Jan. 13, it burned 14,117 acres, and damaged and/or destroyed over 7,000 structures.
McNicholas said his team has met with more than 500 victims who have lost their homes in the fire. "Our hearts remain with our communities during the devastating fires in Southern California and we remain committed to supporting them through this difficult time. SCE crews, contractors and mutual assistance partners are dedicated to safely restoring power to our customers. SCE understands that a lawsuit related to the Eaton fire has been filed but has not yet been served with the complaint.
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