Palisades Fire
Palisades & Eaton Fire Victims: What You Need to Know About LADWP and SCE Liability in 2026
More than a year after the devastating January 2025 wildfires tore through Los Angeles County, thousands of Palisades and Eaton Fire survivors are still fighting for the compensation they deserve. While the fires themselves are out, the legal battles are far from over — and they are reaching a critical stage. Investigators and plaintiffs’ attorneys…
Read MorePalisades Fire Trial Update: What Victims Need to Know This April
The criminal trial of the man accused of starting the Lachman Fire — the blaze that later became the Palisades Fire — is scheduled to begin April 21, 2026. As this trial approaches, it carries significant implications for the thousands of civil plaintiffs pursuing claims against the City of Los Angeles, LADWP, and other defendants.…
Read MorePrivate Property Debris Removal Information after a Fire Disaster
Debris removal after a fire disaster generally has two phases, each managed separately.
Read MoreCan Wildfire Smoke During Pregnancy Raise the Risk of Autism? Here’s What New Research Says
Two groundbreaking studies published in early 2026 are drawing attention to a troubling connection: exposure to wildfire smoke during pregnancy may be linked to a higher likelihood of autism in children. While the findings don’t prove that smoke directly causes autism, they add to a growing body of evidence suggesting that air pollution — and…
Read MorePalisades Fire Litigation: Court Rejects Government Attempts to Dismiss Claims
NOTE: Bill Daniels and Will Daniels are members of the Palisades Fire Plaintiff Steering Committee and the following is a February 11, 2026 case update for Daniels Law clients to keep them up to date on the proceedings. On February 10, 2026, Judge Samantha P. Jessner of the Los Angeles Superior Court issued two tentative…
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