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• Eaton Fire Lawsuit Filed Against SoCal Edison by Los Angeles County

  March 7, 2025

  Michael Adams

  The County of Los Angeles has filed a lawsuit, alleging that SoCal Edison was responsible for the deadly Eaton blaze, which grew to become the second most destructive fire in state history.

• Los Angeles Hurst Fire May Have Been Caused by SoCal Edison Equipment

  February 11, 2025

  Michael Adams

  SoCal Edison has told the state’s Public Utilities Commission that the Hurst Fire may have ignited due to its equipment, but the cause of the Eaton blaze remains a mystery.

• LA Homeowner Fire Lawsuits Mount as SoCal Edison Investigates Causes of Wildfires

  February 3, 2025

  Michael Adams

  Los Angeles-area utilities provider sent a letter to the state of California challenging claims from homeowner lawsuits that sparks from the company’s active power lines started the Eaton Fire.

• Traffic Emissions Account for 70% of External Matter Found in Urbanites’ Lungs: Study

  January 13, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that traffic emissions could be responsible for as much as 70% of the air pollution deposited in the lungs in large urban areas, like Los Angeles, which could lead to respiratory problems, heart attacks and strokes.

• Judge Orders Documents Released in Watson Fentanyl Patch Death Lawsuit

  March 24, 2011

  Staff Writers

  A California judge has ordered Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. to turn over additional documents and e-mails, as well as produce employees...

• Los Angeles Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Settled for $1.175M

  January 18, 2011

  Staff Writers

  A medical malpractice settlement has been reached for $1.175 million between Los Angeles County and a patient of Harbor-UCLA Medical...

• More Insurance Lawsuits Filed Against Toyota Over Acceleration Accidents

  January 5, 2011

  Staff Writers

  Seven more insurance companies have followed Allstate in filing a lawsuit against Toyota Motor Corp. to recover damages they paid...

• Zicam Settlement Reached in California Consumer Protection Suit

  December 7, 2010

  Staff Writers

  A $429,000 settlement has been reached between the makers of Zicam allergy and cold medicines and several California counties over...

• Allstate Seeks $3M for Claims Paid Over Toyota Acceleration Problems

  October 6, 2010

  Staff Writers

  Toyota Motor Corp. is being sued by Allstate Insurance Co. over $3 million the auto insurer paid for accidents and...

• FDA Identifies More CT Scan Problems with Dangerous Radiation Levels

  December 8, 2009

  AboutLawsuits

  The FDA has identified at least 50 more patients who were subjected to potentially dangerous radiation overdoses during CT scans....