PASADENA, Calif. — A mass tort lawsuit was initiated today by KJT Law Group, in collaboration with former Los Angeles District Attorney Steve Cooley and Parris Law Firm, accusing Southern California Edison (SCE) of causing the devastating Eaton Fire. The ongoing blaze, which started on January 7, 2025, has already destroyed over 7,000 structures and displaced thousands in Altadena and Pasadena, taking a tragic toll of 16 lives and devastating more than 14,000 acres.
Caspar Jivalagian, a founding partner at KJT Law Group and a Pasadena native, expressed deep distress over the calamity affecting his hometown. Jivalagian stressed the lawsuit’s focus on accountability, emphasizing the firm’s commitment to seeking justice for the community and preventing future negligence.
According to reports, the fire originated near a power structure in Altadena, and investigative efforts suggest SCE’s lack of preventative measures may have contributed to the disaster. This is especially significant given the strong winds that were anticipated in the area before the fire erupted. The lawsuit alleges that SCE failed to adequately prepare or mitigate the conditions that led to the conflagration.
The emotional and physical impact on residents has been profound. One Altadena local described the rapid onslaught of the fire, which left little time for the community to safeguard their properties or evacuate their homes. Much of the housing in the area has been completely destroyed, causing heartbreak and significant displacement among residents.
Further complicating the crisis, the region has been battling with insurance issues, with many fire insurance policies having expired at the end of 2024 without renewal options. This has left many of the fire victims with limited resources to recover and rebuild.
“The fire is not just a natural disaster, but a deeply personal issue that affects all of us,” Jivalagian added, noting that his own brother, a Los Angeles firefighter, is among those battling the flames in an effort to save what remains of the community.
KJT Law Group, established in 2014, operates out of Los Angeles and has a history of engaging in legal challenges against large corporations and institutions, defending the rights of individuals and communities.
For more information on the ongoing legal proceedings, interested parties can access the full complaint through legal channels.
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