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KJT Law Group Joins Forces with Former DA in Landmark Lawsuit Against SoCal Edison Over Devastating Eaton Fire

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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 … Read more

Massive Legal Battle Ignites as KJT Law Group Sues Southern California Edison Over Catastrophic Eaton Fire

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PASADENA, Calif. — A major legal battle is unfolding in Southern California, where a coalition including KJT Law Group, former Los Angeles District Attorney Steve Cooley, and Parris Law Firm have initiated a mass tort lawsuit against Southern California Edison (SCE). The lawsuit asserts that SCE’s negligence contributed to the catastrophic Eaton Fire, which, since igniting on January 7, 2025, has destroyed over 7,000 structures and forced thousands from their homes in Altadena and Pasadena. The fire remains unchecked, with a confirmed loss of 16 lives and scorching through more than 14,000 acres. The legal … Read more

South Carolina Activates Price Gouging Law in Response to Wildfire State of Emergency

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Augusta, Ga. – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has activated the state’s price gouging statutes following Governor Henry McMaster’s declaration of a state of emergency in response to widespread wildfires. This law enforcement action aims to protect consumers from excessively high prices for essential goods and services during the ongoing crisis. The triggering of the price gouging law is a direct consequence of the state of emergency and is intended to prevent businesses from exploiting the disaster by inflating prices on commodities such as food, water, gas, and hotel accommodations. South Carolinians who suspect … Read more

Arizona GOP Rallies for Federal Backing to Reinstate Citizenship Voting Law After Appeals Court Setback

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Phoenix, AZ — Arizona Republicans are preparing to escalate their legal battle over a state law that mandates proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections, amid hopes for backing from the Trump administration following a recent court setback. This week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit maintained earlier district court findings, branding the 2022 Arizona statute as an unlawful voter suppression tactic. The law had been challenged by the Department of Justice, various nonprofits, the Democratic National Committee, and the Arizona Democratic Party. The Supreme Court, however, in a ruling last … Read more