Monday, March 16, 2026

Eaton Fire Legal Update Event Set for March 18 at Pasadena Civic Center

Pasadena residents and others affected by the Eaton Fire can attend a free public event Wednesday evening at the Pasadena Civic Center, where attorneys involved in lawsuits against Southern California Edison plan to outline their litigation strategy and provide recovery resources.

The event, titled “Inside the Negotiation Room: Outlining Our Edison Settlement Strategy,” is organized by LA Fire Justice, a legal coalition formed after the Eaton Fire that represents survivors pursuing claims against Edison. It is scheduled for 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. at 300 E. Green St.

According to a statement from the organizers, LA Fire Justice lead litigator Mikal Watts will present on the legal framework guiding Eaton Fire claims, including settlement pathways, proof standards, and the role of AB 1054, a California law that established a fund to compensate victims of utility-caused wildfires. The presentation will also draw on precedent from prior wildfire litigation, including cases related to the Bobcat Fire, Camp Fire, and Maui wildfires, according to the firm.

Watts will be joined by attorneys Doug Boxer and Maribel Medina. LA Fire Justice CEO Chris Holden, a former Pasadena mayor and California Assemblymember, is also expected to speak.

Beyond the legal presentation, the event will include staffed resource tables covering insurance documentation, business loss valuation, mental health services, and case management, the organizers said.

LA Fire Justice said it has conducted ongoing outreach across Altadena, Pasadena, Sierra Madre, and surrounding foothill communities since forming in the aftermath of the fire.

The event is free and open to the public. Dinner will be provided and parking will be validated. RSVP details are available at itnrwithlafirejustice.rsvpify.com.