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What is the status of the Eaton Fire in California?
The Eaton Fire has been one of the most devastating wildfires in California history, burning over 14,000 acres, displacing thousands of residents, and causing 19 deaths.
Following the Eaton Fire, many lawsuits have been filed against SCE, including LA County, the cities of Pasadena and Sierra Madre, insurance companies, shareholders, and Pasadena Unified School District. Unlike these lawsuits, our SCE lawsuit seeks compensation for individuals affected by the Eaton Fire.
Contact our fire lawyers today to learn more about how a lawsuit can help you seek full compensation for your losses.
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Eaton Fire Lawsuit News
Eaton Fire cases have been assigned to Judge Laura A. Seigle in Los Angeles Superior Court. Judge Seigle will oversee the lawsuits that have already been filed on behalf of thousands of families and those that continue to be filed against SCE. We expect that thousands more lawsuits will continue to be filed against SCE. Read more news and updates below:
July 23, 2025: SCE Announces Compensation Program
SCE issued a press release announcing plans to offer a Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program. The announcement comes shortly before the Court is asked to assign expedited trial dates for at-risk plaintiffs and avoids any admission of fault or liability for the Eaton Fire.
SCE has not yet shared details about how the program will work. However, their announcement makes no mention of compensation for claims related to emotional distress or loss of use—both of which are recoverable under the law. In past fire cases, similar programs have offered victims only a fraction of what they might have received through a negotiated settlement.
May 23, 2025: SCE to Pay $82.5M in Record Fire Settlement
For damages from the 2020 Bobcat Fire, this marks the largest wildfire cost recovery settlement by government in the Central District of California. The fire allegedly started when unmaintained trees hit power lines and highlights SCE’s ongoing failure to prevent wildfires. We allege similar negligence caused the Eaton Fire.
May 7, 2025: SCE Tower Removed for Fire Investigation
SCE dismantled and airlifted transmission towers from Eaton Canyon, including Tower 208, the utility tower that is suspected to be the fire’s ignition point.
Though the tower has been abandoned and unused for over 70 years, SCE reported a surge on four lines, including the abandoned Mesa-Sylmar line, around the fire’s start time. CEO Pedro Pizarro cited reenergization of the line as a leading theory into the cause of the Eaton Fire.
March 21, 2025: Corey Gibbs Fire Lawyers’ Amanda Riddle Appointed to Leadership in SCE Eaton Fire Lawsuits
We’re proud to share that Judge Seigle has appointed Amanda Riddle to serve as liaison counsel on behalf of individual Plaintiffs. She will serve as one of three attorneys that is responsible for coordinating with all parties involved in the litigation. Corey Gibbs Fire Lawyers is part of the steering committee that will work with liaison counsel to conduct discovery and prepare cases for trial.
March 17, 2025: First Case Management Conference for Eaton Fire Cases
On March 17th, Judge Seigle signed a Case Management Order that outlined certain preliminary procedures for the Eaton Fire litigation. The Court also considered the protocol for preserving and sharing evidence in the litigation.
There will be ongoing inspections and testing that will include SCE investigators, county officials, and experts representing the Plaintiffs in the litigation. The inspection will focus on three transmission towers in the area, as well as connected substations, as mounting evidence establishes that these power lines played a critical role in the ignition of the fire.
February 14, 2025: Judge urged to act after SCE potentially alters key evidence
Despite the legal obligation to preserve all potential evidence related to the Eaton Fire and inform attorneys for fire survivors before testing any evidence, SCE’s recent filing with the California Public Utilities Commission reveals that Edison secretly conducted testing on January 19, 2025, that may have altered the equipment they promised to preserve.
During a February 18th hearing, an L.A. Superior Court Judge approved a protective order that requires SCE to preserve its equipment around the Eaton Fire’s ignition site. This order requires the utility to preserve documents, data, and physical evidence related to the fire.
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Who is responsible for the Eaton Fire? Hold SCE Accountable.
An ongoing investigation into SCE has brought to light several pieces of evidence that suggest their negligence is responsible for causing the deadly Eaton Fires:
Sparks and Flames Detected on SCE Lines During Eaton Fire
Video evidence shows sparks on SCE’s lines immediately followed by flames at the base of an SCE tower in Eaton Canyon. SCE later confirmed that an electrical fault was detected near and around the time of the Eaton Fire’s origin.
Regulators Criticize SCE’s Inadequate Wildfire Mitigation Plan
In the months before the fire, regulators criticized SCE’s wildfire mitigation plan for failing to sufficiently address the risk of high wind events. SCE chose not to turn the power off on the day of the fire even with evening winds of up to 100mph—and despite SCE’s own guidelines that say engineers should consider cutting power when wind speeds exceed 68-90 miles per hour.
Power Lines Show Strain 14 Hours Before Eaton Fire Ignited
Power lines in the area showed signs of being under strain approximately 14 hours before ignition, which suggests the transmission network was under pressure long before even the most severe winds began that day.
SCE’s Failure to Shut Down Power Led to New Fires and Danger
Despite urging from first responders to shut down power, SCE negligently left power lines energized which ignited new fires and endangered those on the ground.
SCE Aware of Fire Hazards in Area with 90+ Open Work Orders
The utility had over 90 open work orders in the area, nearly three dozen of which were ignition risks. These SCE records are reported to show that SCE knew certain towers were fire hazards.
SCE Lobbied to Keep Abandoned Transmission Lines Amid Reports of Danger
California’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC) proposed a regulation in 2001 to require the removal of unused power lines. SCE was among the utility companies that lobbied to keep dormant lines in place until executives categorized them as “permanently abandoned.” The Mesa-Sylmar line, last in service during the Vietnam War, is the suspected ignition point of the Eaton Fire.
We believe the evidence is already clear that SCE’s equipment and alleged failures caused the Eaton Fire. Survivors deserve justice, and our team is available to discuss your potential legal claims against SCE.
Experience matters. Contact an Eaton Fire Lawyer on our team today.
We are experienced at helping California wildfire survivors rebuild. Free legal consultations with our experienced Eaton fire attorneys.
Corey Gibbs Fire Lawyers are committed to helping homeowners, renters, and business owners recover from the Eaton Fire. To date, our lawyers have represented over 6,300 survivors of utility-caused fires and explosions in California, securing over $1.5B in compensation for our clients.
You may be losing a significant amount of money if you’re relying on insurance alone. Insurance does not cover the full extent of physical, emotional, and financial challenges resulting from the Eaton Fire.
MEET THE 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 Lopez
Steve represents consumers, employees, and whistleblowers harmed by corporate misconduct in a variety of complex litigation cases.
View full profileSumble 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.
Brian Bailey
Brian represents clients harmed by misconduct in complex employment discrimination, personal injury, and consumer protection litigation.
View full profileEmma MacPhee
Emma represents plaintiffs harmed by corporate wrongdoing and survivors of sexual assault.
View full profileDaniel 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 Martinez
Lauren supports clients and consumers on various cases, including California wildfires, data breaches, and overdraft bank fee practices.
View full profileDiana L. Prisk
Diana is a certified paralegal with twenty-one years’ experience in litigation. For the past 10 years she has been working with the fire survivors of the 2015 Butte Fire, 2017 North Bay Fire, 2018 Camp Fire, assisting homeowners, renters, and businesses with their claims.
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.
Jason Gibbs
Jason guides clients and potential clients through all stages of the litigation process, from intake to settlement.
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