US sues Southern California Edison over Saddleridge wildfire

US sues Southern California Edison over Saddleridge wildfire

By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) -The U.S. government sued Southern California Edison to help restore National Forest System lands burned in the Saddleridge wildfire near Los Angeles in 2019. Tuesday’s lawsuit seeks damages for fire suppression costs and rehabilitation stemming from the Edison International-owned utility’s alleged negligence, trespass by fire and violations of California public safety laws. Southern California Edison spokesperson G…

U.S. Government Files Lawsuit Against Southern California Edison Linked to Saddleridge Fire

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Southern California Edison (SCE) and its parent company, Edison International, alleging that the utility’s equipment caused the 2019 Saddleridge Fire, one of the most destructive wildfires to strike Los Angeles County in recent years. The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, seeks to recover millions of dollars in costs associated with fire …