LA Fires,
Civil Litigation
Jan. 27, 2025
Firefighter statements will be crucial in Palisades Fire lawsuits, attorneys say
Lawsuits stemming from the Pacific Palisades Fire claim the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's decision to drain the Santa Ynez Reservoir left firefighters without essential resources to combat the blaze, resulting in catastrophic damages.





There have been significantly fewer lawsuits seeking damages from the Palisades Fire compared to the Eaton Fire in Altadena, primarily because there is no evidence linking utility equipment to the blaze and only one cause of action - inverse condemnation - is being pursued.
Attorneys representing Palisades Fire victims in these claims are focusing their efforts on testimony from firefighters and evidence from municipal officials, highlighting a critical issue: the lack of water t...
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