Mar. 17, 2026
Fire victims seek depositions of Edison CEO, other executives
Eaton Fire plaintiffs want to depose Edison International executives, arguing they oversaw wildfire-risk governance and crisis decisions. The utility says the request violates California's apex doctrine protecting top officials.
Eaton Fire victims are asking a Los Angeles County judge to order depositions of Edison International's top executives, arguing the testimony could undermine the parent company's claim that it cannot be held liable for the 2025 blaze.
Defense attorneys for the utility argue the request improperly targets corporate "apex" officials who lack unique, case-specific knowledge and say plaintiffs have already obtained extensive discovery from lower-level witnesses.
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