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Corey Gibbs Fire Lawyer Amanda Riddle Appointed to Edison Eaton Fire Lawsuit Leadership
On March 17, 2025, Corey Gibbs Fire Lawyer Amanda Riddle was appointed as liaison counsel on behalf of individual plaintiffs in the Eaton Fire Lawsuits.
As liaison counsel, Amanda serves as one of the primary spokespersons for individual fire survivors and coordinates between all parties involved in the case.
Edison Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program: Learn the Risks
Despite not accepting responsibility for the Eaton Fire in court, Edison will provide payments according to the Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program protocol to individuals and businesses impacted by the Eaton Fire for certain claims.
Accepting an offer from the program will prevent you from pursuing future litigation against Edison related to the Eaton Fire. This means you may miss out on a significant amount of compensation that you would otherwise recover through filing an Edison lawsuit.
From our experience representing survivors of California fire and utility disasters, we have seen compensation programs like this before. It is a calculated move that is used by utility companies to limit their financial exposure while also generating positive publicity.
Why is it important to speak to a lawyer about filing an Eaton Fire Lawsuit?
During the most terrifying and distressing moments of my life your above the call-of-duty diligence was a Godsend with the end result exceeding all expectation.
R.R. Corey Gibbs Fire Lawyers Client
The steps and actions you take in the aftermath of the fire can affect your legal rights and ability to file a claim. Our goal is to support survivors in understanding their legal rights moving forward.
Your deadline to file an Eaton Fire lawsuit is approaching. If your home was lost or damaged in the fire, your potential recovery for harms suffered could dramatically decrease once this deadline passes. Here’s what you need to know:
The deadline to file is called the statute of limitations (SOL) and dictates how long individuals or families have to take legal action against Edison for harms related to the Eaton Fire.
The ability to file a lawsuit for a subset of claims expires on January 7th, 2027.
Once the deadline passes, you may lose the right to file a lawsuit altogether.
It is important that you contact a lawyer prior to the deadline because it will take some time to file your case.
Because Eaton Fire lawsuits are individual lawsuits and not a class action, individuals need to actually file a lawsuit in order to pursue legal claims against Southern California Edison. Anyone interested in filing an Eaton Fire lawsuit should talk to an attorney as soon as possible about their options.
Our team works with our clients to detail all losses related to the Eaton Fire and gather supporting information and documents that will be necessary to the success of their case. We can also help navigate wrongful death claims for families who have lost loved ones.
CAL FIRE Report Confirms Southern California Edison Sparked the Eaton Fire
CAL FIRE has officially determined that the Eaton Fire was ignited by electrical arcing at Southern California Edison transmission towers
CAL FIRE and Los Angeles Fire Department Investigators pointed to a combination of evidence — video footage, system fault records, and “beaded metallic” residue found at Tower #3 — confirming that molten material dropped from SCE’s equipment into the dry brush beneath, sparking a fire that ultimately scorched more than 14,000 acres and destroyed over 9,400 structures.
The fire’s origin was determined to be electrical, tracing back to Edison’s equipment.
Footage captured arcing at Edison’s transmission towers at 6:11 PM on January 7, 2025, showing glowing debris falling into the vegetation below. The brush ignited roughly twelve seconds afterward.
Edison’s internal data recorded an electrical fault on the Eagle Rock-Gould 220 kV line at the exact moment the arcing was caught on video.
Physical evidence collected at the towers aligns with signs of arcing.
Other potential causes, including lightning and arson, were ruled out by investigators.
Our Eaton Fire lawsuit alleges that Edison prioritized profits over safety in failing to inspect and maintain its infrastructure and manage its power transmission lines during a period of high fire danger. Plaintiffs allege that this failure ultimately caused the Eaton Fire to ignite in the hills of Eaton Canyon, near Altadena, CA.
Hiring Our Legal Team to file an Eaton Fire Lawsuit: No Win, No Cost.
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Meet Your Elite California Wildfire Lawyers Leading The Eaton Fire Lawsuit
Our California fire attorneys have extensive experience representing California fire survivors in lawsuits against utilities for recklessly causing destruction.
To date, we have represented over 6,300 survivors of utility caused fires and explosions in California. On behalf of these clients, we have secured over $1.5B in compensation. Our team’s lead counsel, Amanda Riddle was an integral member of the team that negotiated the $13.5 billion settlement with PG&E during the company’s bankruptcy following the 2017 North Bay Fires and the 2018 Camp Fire, which collectively killed over 100 people and destroyed over 30,000 structures in Northern California.
Our Eaton Fire Lawsuit Team
Amanda Riddle
Amanda has been appointed by a judge to a nine member oversight committee for a trust that manages the distribution of $13.5 billion to wildfire survivors.
Steve litigates a wide range of complex cases, from environmental mass torts to consumer class actions. He has secured over $1 billion for his clients.
Sumble Manzoor
Sumble has spent much of her career representing survivors of utility caused disasters. In addition to representing the 2015 Butte Fire, the 2017 North Bay Fires and the 2018 Camp Fire survivors, Sumble also represents plaintiffs harmed by utility caused explosions. She prides herself on working to ensure that utilities are held accountable for their failures.
Susan Spiker
Susan represents survivors of utility-caused wildfires, overseeing our team of attorneys and staff who work with our clients to build their claims against SCE.
Emma represents plaintiffs harmed by corporate wrongdoing and survivors of sexual assault.
Daniel Martinez
Daniel has represented hundreds of wildfire survivors affected by the 2017 North Bay Fires and 2018 Camp Fire. He has helped homeowners, renters, and business owners, and has helped them secure millions from utilities companies.
Aileen Nguyen
Aileen has represented hundreds of wildfire survivors affected by the 2017 North Bay Fires and the 2018 Camp Fire, helping homeowners, renters, and businesses pursue their claims.
Lauren supports clients and consumers on various cases, including California wildfires, data breaches, and overdraft bank fee practices.
Alex Smock
Alex Smock is a litigation associate with Corey, Luzaich, de Ghetaldi, & Riddle LLP. Ms. Smock is an avid advocate for wildfire survivors and is on the San Mateo County Barristers' Board of Directors. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Smock worked primarily in mass tort civil litigation. Her developing practice includes wildfire litigation and explosion cases.
Emily Cardona
Emily Cardona is a Legal Assistant with extensive experience working with the fire survivors of the 2015 Butte Fire, 2017 North Bay Fire, 2018 Camp Fire. She graduated in the top of her class with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Education from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Yana supports Eaton Fire clients through various stages of litigation, serving as a consistent point of contact and handling their cases with care.
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Why are LA Residents Suing Edison? | Eaton Fire Lawsuits Explained
Learn why LA residents are filing lawsuits against Edison for the Eaton Fire. Our Eaton Fire lawsuit alleges that Edison prioritized profits over safety in failing to inspect and maintain its infrastructure and manage its power transmission lines during a period of high fire danger; this failure ultimately caused the Eaton Fire to ignite in the hills of Eaton Canyon, near Altadena, CA.
How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Fire Lawyer? Eaton Fire Lawsuits
Interested in hiring our legal team to file an Eaton Fire Lawsuit? No Win, No Cost. You do not pay us any money out of pocket.
Fire Lawyer Answers: Why Sue Edison? Eaton Fire Lawsuits
Learn how filing an Eaton Fire Lawsuit can help wildfire survivors (including renters). Insurance does not cover the full extent of harm resulting from the Eaton Fire. With an Eaton fire lawsuit, wildfire survivors can hold Edison accountable for the Eaton Fire. The lawsuits seek compensation for losses that are not covered by insurance or underinsured.
Eaton Fire Lawsuit: Who Can Actually Sue? Common Myths
Learn how homeowners, renters, and businesses displaced by the Eaton Fire can benefit from a lawsuit. Even if you’re insured, it often falls short, especially when it comes to covering emotional distress caused by the fire. If you’re uninsured, a lawsuit may be your only path to recovering your losses.
What Should You Look For When Hiring A Wildfire Attorney? Eaton Fire Lawsuits
Learn why you should hire a wildfire lawyer with experience. Members of our team have been chosen to lead past cases against utilities who started wildfires, and we’ve represented over 6,000 survivors of fire & utility-caused disasters.
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Amanda has been appointed by a judge to a nine member oversight committee for a trust that manages the distribution of $13.5 billion to wildfire survivors.
Steve litigates a wide range of complex cases, from environmental mass torts to consumer class actions. He has secured over $1 billion for his clients.
Sumble Manzoor
Sumble has spent much of her career representing survivors of utility caused disasters. In addition to representing the 2015 Butte Fire, the 2017 North Bay Fires and the 2018 Camp Fire survivors, Sumble also represents plaintiffs harmed by utility caused explosions. She prides herself on working to ensure that utilities are held accountable for their failures.
Susan Spiker
Susan represents survivors of utility-caused wildfires, overseeing our team of attorneys and staff who work with our clients to build their claims against SCE.
Emma represents plaintiffs harmed by corporate wrongdoing and survivors of sexual assault.
Daniel Martinez
Daniel has represented hundreds of wildfire survivors affected by the 2017 North Bay Fires and 2018 Camp Fire. He has helped homeowners, renters, and business owners, and has helped them secure millions from utilities companies.
Aileen Nguyen
Aileen has represented hundreds of wildfire survivors affected by the 2017 North Bay Fires and the 2018 Camp Fire, helping homeowners, renters, and businesses pursue their claims.
Lauren supports clients and consumers on various cases, including California wildfires, data breaches, and overdraft bank fee practices.
Alex Smock
Alex Smock is a litigation associate with Corey, Luzaich, de Ghetaldi, & Riddle LLP. Ms. Smock is an avid advocate for wildfire survivors and is on the San Mateo County Barristers' Board of Directors. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Smock worked primarily in mass tort civil litigation. Her developing practice includes wildfire litigation and explosion cases.
Emily Cardona
Emily Cardona is a Legal Assistant with extensive experience working with the fire survivors of the 2015 Butte Fire, 2017 North Bay Fire, 2018 Camp Fire. She graduated in the top of her class with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Education from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
