Thursday, January 22, 2026

SoCalGas Vows to Fight Edison Cross-Claims in Eaton Fire Litigation

The utility says it will defend itself against Edison’s cross-claims in the Eaton Fire case

Southern California Gas Co. said it will vigorously defend itself against cross-claims filed last Friday by Southern California Edison in the ongoing Eaton Fire litigation, calling the utility’s legal move an attempt to deflect responsibility and accountability for the blaze.

Edison filed cross-claims Jan. 16 against more than a dozen defendants, including SoCalGas — and Pasadena Water and Power  — in connection with the fire.

“Edison has acknowledged its role in the Eaton fire for the better part of a year now,” SoCalGas said, adding that it will pursue recovery for damages to its own system “through all available causes of action and remedies.”

SoCalGas said it is reviewing the allegations in the cross-complaint.

“SoCalGas has insurance, including wildfire insurance, and intends to pursue coverage for the damages related to its system as well as coverage to defend both Edison’s claims in the Eaton fire litigation and pending lawsuits brought by individual plaintiffs related to the Palisades fire,” the company said.

“SoCalGas employees worked tirelessly during this emergency and continue to support our customers and communities still recovering from last year’s devastating fires,” the company said.

“For over a year now, SoCalGas has worked diligently, in close coordination with local and state officials, to assess the impacts of the fires on SoCalGas’ infrastructure, make necessary repairs, and safely restore service to thousands of customers.”

SoCalGas is the largest gas distribution utility in the United States, serving more than 21 million consumers across approximately 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE), a leading North American energy infrastructure company.