LA Fires
Jul. 29, 2026
Judge questions insurers' bid for Edison Teams chats in fire cases
A Los Angeles judge expressed skepticism that Southern California Edison must produce a post-fire Microsoft Teams chat, suggesting communications created for an attorney-directed wildfire investigation are likely privileged.
A judge overseeing the coordinated Eaton Fire litigation expressed skepticism Tuesday that Southern California Edison must produce a post-fire Microsoft Teams chat, suggesting the attorney-directed communications are likely protected by the attorney-client privilege and work-product doctrine.
After issuing a tentative ruling that appeared to deny the insurers' request, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Laura A. Seigle heard further argument before taking the discovery di...
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