Mar. 23, 2026
Judge blocks Eaton Fire plaintiffs' bid to depose Edison executives
L.A. County judge denies request to question Edison International leadership, siding with utility's argument executives lack unique knowledge.
A Los Angeles County judge on Friday denied Eaton Fire victims' bid to depose Edison International's top executives, finding plaintiffs failed to show the officials had "unique or superior personal knowledge" about the company's role in the 2025 wildfire.
Represented by Hueston Hennigan LLP, Edison International argues it cannot be held liable for the fire because it does not own or operate the equipment alleged to have sparked the blaze and does not control ...
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