LAWSUIT: The Coronado Pointe Homeowners Association holds SoCal Edison responsible for the devastating Coastal Fire, according to a lawsuit filed in Orange County.
Homeowners have filed a lawsuit Wednesday against SoCal Edison, just a week after the devastating Coastal Fire destroyed 20 homes in Laguna Niguel.
The Coronado Pointe Homeowners Association blames the utility company's equipment for sparking the fire, which raged through a Laguna Niguel neighborhood, destroying 20 homes, and damaging 11 others. The homeowners association's lawsuit seeks unspecified damages. No official cause of the fire has been announced, but the lawsuit seizes on SoCal Edison's disclosure to the California Public Utilities Commission that their equipment in the area had experienced"circuit activity" at the time of the fire.
"Based on our investigation to date and discussions with our consultants, we are informed and strongly believe that the failure of the utility's equipment was responsible for the tragic loss of the victims' homes and their displacement," attorney Richard Bridgford said in a statement. The Coastal Fire broke out on May 11, and was quickly whipped uphill into a neighborhood of multimillion-dollar homes with ocean views. At one point, 900 homes were evacuated. No civilian injuries were reported, but two firefighters suffered minor injuries.A SoCal Edison spokesman said it would be inappropriate to discuss any possible litigation.Thanks for reading CBS NEWS.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Lawsuit Filed Against SoCal Edison, First in Coastal Fire CaseExactly one week after the brush fire that would become the Coastal Fire first sparked in Orange County, families affected by the destruction are suing SoCal Edison for allegedly causing the blaze.
Baca lebih lajut »
Lawsuit alleges SoCal Edison 'created perfect storm' that led to Laguna Niguel brush fireFamilies who lost their homes in the Coastal Fire are suing Southern California Edison, claiming the utility is to blame for the blaze that destroyed 20 homes and consumed 200 acres.
Baca lebih lajut »
SoCal forecast: Morning clouds give way to afternoon sunshine, warmer temps WednesdaySouthern California on Wednesday will see warmer temperatures and sunshine after some morning clouds move out of the region.
Baca lebih lajut »
SoCal gas prices nearing record highs againThe average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Monday for the 19th consecutive day, increasing 1.6 cents to 6.029, 4.1 cents less than the record high.
Baca lebih lajut »
Best Things To Do This Week In Los Angeles And SoCal: May 16 - 19Catch Helado Negro performing live. Watch a free outdoor screening of Jurassic Park. Learn from Neil deGrasse Tyson. Listen to stories of 1960s L.A. through the marriage of Dennis Hopper and Brooke Hayward.
Baca lebih lajut »