LA Fires,
Civil Litigation
May 27, 2025
Tenants sue for toxic debris inspections after Eaton Fire
Eaton Fire cleanup workers lack PPE, risking their health. Altadena, Pasadena tenants sue Los Angeles County, Pasadena for failing to inspect rentals for toxic ash, seeking declaratory relief.
Most of the work crews clearing the toxic debris left by the Eaton Fire are not wearing masks or other protective gear, according to a report published by the University of Illinois Chicago and conducted by a laborers' advocacy group.
For the report, a team from the National Day Laborer Organizing Network conducted a windshield survey in Altadena on May 7 and May 9. The group identified 240 active worksites in the Altadena fire zone where more than 1,200 workers were present. ...
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