LA Fires
Jun. 17, 2026
Edison's crossclaims against cities face tough questions
A Los Angeles judge signaled concern that Southern California Edison's allegations against Pasadena and Sierra Madre are too broad, questioning both the scope of discovery and the viability of the utility's inverse condemnation theory.
A Los Angeles judge on Tuesday questioned Southern California Edison's effort to hold public entities partially responsible for Eaton Fire losses, asking whether deficiencies in Pasadena's and Sierra Madre's water systems could expose the cities to liability for Eaton Fire losses.
At a hearing on Pasadena's and Sierra Madre's demurrers to Edison's crossclaims, Superior Court Judge Laura Seigle said she was concerned the matter could generate extensive disco...
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