At least four lawsuits were filed against Southern California Edison (SCE) on Monday, alleging the utility company failed to de-energize its electrical equipment despite red flag warnings issued by the National Weather Service prior to the Eaton Fire. The lawsuits claim SCE's negligence prioritized profits over public safety, contributing to the devastating blaze that destroyed homes and caused significant property damage.
Several lawsuits were filed against Southern California Edison.At least four lawsuits were filed Monday morning against Southern California Edison in connection with the Eaton Fire.A flurry of separate lawsuits were filed Monday against Southern California Edison, a utility company in California, by homeowners and renters who lost their homes in the.
On Monday, the CEO of the parent company of SCE told ABC News' "Good Morning America" that investigations are underway to determine if any of their equipment contributed to either the Eaton or Hurst fires' ignitions."You can't rule out anything ever until you can get your eyes on the equipment," Pedro Pizarro, the president and CEO of Edison International, told ABC News' George Stephanopoulos.
Officials have repeatedly said they are still investigating the cause of the Eaton and Hurst fires, as well as the other several wildfires that cropped up in January. "Despite knowing of an extreme fire risk, Defendants deliberately prioritized profits over safety. This recklessness and conscious disregard for human safety was a substantial factor in bringing about the Eaton Fire," said a complaint filed by a group of renters, including Michael Kreiner, who was forced to evacuate.
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