The Eaton Fire in central Los Angeles County poses a potential credit risk to power provider Southern California Edison, which operates electrical lines in the area where the destructive blaze first started,
SCE faces lawsuits for alleged negligence contributing to the Eaton Fire's ignition, which caused destruction and fatalities.
The court filings blame the utility for the fire despite the fact that the blaze's cause is still under investigation.
Southern California Edison said fire agencies are investigating whether electrical equipment was involved in the ignition of the Hurst Fire.
Separately, Southern California Edison is accused of failing to maintain power lines and other equipment, allegedly helping to spark the Eaton Fire. SoCal Edison disputed the claim that its ...
Edison International — the parent company of the utility Southern California Edison — has seen its stock remain under pressure as lawsuits begin over its potential role in the fires that have ravaged parts of Southern California.
The utility has notified the California Public Utilities Commission that it had received a number of notices, from attorneys representing insurance companies, to preserve evidence regarding the Eaton fire.
(Reuters) -Southern California Edison, a unit of utility Edison International, was hit by multiple lawsuits on Monday claiming its electrical equipment started one of the major wildfires currently ...
Fire agencies are investigating whether downed Southern California Edison utility equipment played a role in igniting the Hurst fire near Sylmar.
At least four lawsuits were filed Monday morning against Southern California Edison in connection with the Eaton Fire.
Edison International (EIX) — the parent company of the utility Southern California Edison (SCE) — saw its stock drop roughly 12% Monday following an announcement from SCE late last week that ...
Multiple lawsuits have been filed against Southern California Edison this week by residents and business owners with destroyed property.