Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP Files Eaton Fire Wrongful Death Lawsuit against Southern California Edison

January 23, 2025 | By Greene Broillet & Wheeler

Today, our California wildfire lawyers announce that we are among the first law firms to file a wrongful death claim against Southern California Edison arising out of the devastating Eaton Fire, which started on January 7, 2025, and is still burning near Altadena, California.

At Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, we have always used our legal practice to support and represent people who have lost so much to terrible accidents and tragedies.

In the past, we were the only firm that represented family members of each and every person who passed away in the Woolsey Fire, one of the most destructive fires in California’s history, and we are currently working with local counsel in Maui to represent those who were harmed by the Lahaina/Maui Fire.

Eaton Fire’s Death Toll Climbs

At the time of this writing, the official death toll for the Eaton Fire, as reported by Cal Fire, is 16 civilian fatalities. The fire is not yet contained, and gas leaks, scattered debris, and significant structure damage have made it dangerous and complicated to search the area, which includes at least 4,600 destroyed structures. It is feared that the death toll could increase significantly in the following weeks.

Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP offers our sincere condolences to the families of those who have passed away in the Eaton Fire, and to all who have been affected by this tragedy in any way. In fact, members of our firm have also lost their homes during the recent fires.

Bringing Legal Action Against SCE for the Eaton Fire

Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP is one of the first law firms to file a wrongful death lawsuit against Southern California Edison concerning the deadly Eaton Fire. If you lost a loved one to the Eaton Fire, Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP can help you and your family seek justice for your loss.

People throughout Altadena, Pasadena, and Southern California trust our wildfire attorneys because:

• Our track record of case results includes billions of dollars recovered for clients through settlements and verdicts against various defendants.
• Our attorneys have more than 200 years of collective practice experience handling complex matters against powerful corporate defendants. Our firm was established over 50 years ago.
• Our firm is the only firm that represented family members of every person who passed away in the Woolsey Fire, one of the most destructive fires in California’s history.

In addition to relying on us for legal counsel, we also want you to know that you can depend on our attorneys for genuine moral support. We know that you are likely feeling overwhelmed by everything that the Eaton Fire has done. When we’re working on your case, we will handle everything with sensitivity and respect for you and your family. Let us put our resources, experience, and award-winning determination to use, so we can fight for the results that you deserve.

To learn more about filing an Eaton Fire wrongful death claim against SCE, contact us today by dialing (866) 634-4525.

More Information About the Eaton Fire

Links to News Articles About Wrongful Death Lawsuit We Have Filed:

• Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP Partner Robert Jarchi Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit on Behalf of Family in Eaton Wildfire Tragedy
• “What we know about the people who died in Eaton, Palisades fires” (KTLA 5 News)
• “Lawsuits claims utility’s equipment sparked devastating Eaton Fire, but investigation still ongoing” (AP News)
• “What caused Palisades, Eaton fires in LA County? Multiple investigations look for answers” (Los Angeles Daily News)
• “Eaton Fire – Incident Update” (Cal Fire)
• “How Botched Alerts Turned This L.A. Neighborhood Into a Fiery Death Trap”, Wall Street Journal
• “A son rushed to his elderly father during the Eaton fire. He arrived one day too late” Los Angeles Times