Eaton Fire Victims – The Deadline to File a Lawsuit Against Edison is Approaching
The deadline to file an Eaton Fire lawsuit with Corey Gibbs Fire Lawyers is approaching
If your home was lost or damaged in the Eaton Fire, the deadline to file an Eaton Fire lawsuit is nearing. Your potential money recovery for harms suffered could dramatically decrease once this deadline passes. Don’t miss your chance to file
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Why do I need to file a lawsuit by the end of the year?
The deadline to file a lawsuit is called the statute of limitations (SOL) and it is important because it dictates how long individuals or families have to take legal action against Edison for harms related to the Eaton Fire.
Once the deadline passes, you may lose the right to file a lawsuit all together. The deadline to file a lawsuit is called the statute of limitations (SOL) and it is important because it dictates how long individuals or families have to take legal action against Edison for harms related to the Eaton Fire.
Once the deadline passes, you may lose the right to file a lawsuit all together.
When does the statute of limitations expire for Eaton Fire survivors?
The ability to file a lawsuit for a subset of claims expires on January 7th, 2027. After this date, any potential recovery could be significantly less. It is important that you contact a lawyer prior to the deadline because it will take some time to file your case.
Don’t wait to file.
If you wait too long, you may lose your chance to file a lawsuit entirely. If you are unsure about what claims you may have, our team can help you understand your options.
About Corey Gibbs Fire Lawyers
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.
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.
