Moody's Says LA Fire May Pose Risk to Southern California Edison
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Eaton Fire in central Los Angeles County poses a potential credit risk to power provider Southern California Edison, which operates electrical lines in the area where the destructive blaze first started, Moody's Ratings said in a report on Thursday.
Family of Eaton fire victim sues Southern California Edison for wrongful death
The family of an Eaton fire victim is suing Southern California Edison for wrongful death, alleging that the utility company's negligence is to blame for the devastating blaze that killed 59-year-old Evelyn McClendon.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against SoCal Edison over Eaton Fire: 'Her life mattered'
ALTADENA, Calif. (KABC) -- A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Southern California Edison over the Eaton Fire. The suit was announced Wednesday on behalf of Evelyn McClendon's family. The Altadena woman is one of at least 16 people who lost their lives in the fire that erupted Jan. 7.
Victims File Lawsuits Accusing Southern California Edison of Negligence in Deadly Eaton Fire
SCE faces lawsuits for alleged negligence contributing to the Eaton Fire's ignition, which caused destruction and fatalities.
Southern California Edison accused in lawsuits of failing to prevent Eaton Fire
The complaints allege the utility failed to de-energize its power lines, which allowed the electrical equipment to spark the massive blaze near Pasadena on Jan. 7.
Edison under scrutiny for Eaton fire. Who pays liability will be ‘new frontier’ for California
The L.A.-area fires may pose the first big test of California’s wildfire fund, which was set up in 2019 to protect utilities from bankruptcy.
SoCal Edison faces lawsuits in wake of Eaton Fire
The lawsuits claim SoCal Edison did not shut off power to its electrical equipment despite warnings of high winds and fire danger. SoCal Edison says it is reviewing circuits and transmission lines in the Eaton Canyon area,
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against California power company over wildfires
Blame is starting to be placed on California power companies and others for not doing more to save lives in the early stages of the Los Angeles-area wildfires. Multiple lawsuits have been filed, including a wrongful death suit unveiled Wednesday against Southern California Edison.
State regulators approve Edison's wildfire prevention plan despite concerns
The California Public Utilities Commission voted to approve Southern California Edison's wildfire mitigation plan, ignoring ...
California regulator approves SoCal Edison's 2025 wildfire plan update
Edison International (NYSE:EIX) shares closed little changed Thursday after the California Public Utilities Commission ...
Southern California's winds weakening; at least 25 dead, 26 missing amid wildfires
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton fires continue to burn in Southern ...
State auditor questions utility SoCal Edison's fire risk modeling
State utility regulators will vote Thursday on Southern California Edison's wildfire-mitigation plan, which safety auditors ...
Altadena winds weren't strong enough to warrant Edison shutting off transmission lines, CEO asserts
It takes 60- to 80-mph winds for the company to shut down transmission lines. CEO Steve Powell said it didn't see winds that ...
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Fire agencies to probe potential Southern California Edison link to Hurst Fire
Southern California Edison, a unit of Edison International and one of the largest electric utility companies in all of California, said Sunday that it filed two electric safety incident ...
California utility faces billions in claims for fire damage even if it did nothing wrong
Victims of the Los Angeles wildfires, likely the costliest in U.S. history, are seizing upon a unique California legal ...
Regulators criticized Edison’s wildfire safety actions months before deadly Eaton fire
State regulators criticized Southern California Edison for falling behind in inspecting transmission lines in areas at high ...