The family of an Eaton fire victim is suing Southern California Edison for wrongful death, alleging that the utility company's negligence is to blame for the devastating blaze that killed 59-year-old Evelyn McClendon.

SCE faces lawsuits for alleged negligence contributing to the Eaton Fire's ignition, which caused destruction and fatalities.

A flurry of lawsuits were filed Monday against Southern California Edison by homeowners and renters who lost their homes in the Eaton Fire.

A group of Altadena residents are suing Southern California Edison over the deadly eaton fire that has burned thousands of buildings, including homes and schools.

Though the origin of the catastrophic Eaton Fire has not yet been determined, the lawsuit faults the electric utility for failing to de-energize wires despite a red flag wind warning,

Lawsuits filed against Southern California Edison for the devastating Eaton wildfire that destroyed thousands of structures and caused deaths.

The court filings blame the utility for the fire despite the fact that the blaze's cause is still under investigation.

A Los Angeles judge on Tuesday ordered Southern California Edison to preserve all its data, equipment, and evidence related to the deadly Eaton fire, which has already burned more than 14,100 acres, destroyed 9,

The Eaton Fire is now considered one of the deadliest fires in California history with 16 deaths reported so far.

The utility has notified the California Public Utilities Commission that it had received a number of notices, from attorneys representing insurance companies, to preserve evidence regarding the Eaton fire.

Altadena residents said in separate lawsuits that the utility’s electrical equipment had sparked the fire, which grew to consume 14,000 acres.