Lawsuits Against Edison International Spark New Era for Mass Tort Attorneys in Wildfire Cases
Los Angeles, Calif. — A series of lawsuits against Edison International Inc. regarding its alleged involvement in the devastating Eaton Fire could significantly reshape how mass tort attorneys handle natural disaster cases in the future. This latest legal action by Los Angeles County marks the third attempt in the past seven years to hold the utility accountable for allegedly sparking one of California’s most destructive fires, which claimed 18 lives and destroyed approximately 9,400 structures. The county seeks to recover damages and costs associated with the fire and its aftermath. The emergence of this lawsuit … Read more