ALTADENA, Calif. –– Nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump and co-counsel Anne Andrews will hold a Thursday news conference to announce the filing of a third wrongful death lawsuit against Southern California Edison (SCE) for its role in the devastating California wildfires and resulting deaths. The lawsuit alleges that SCE failed to turn off utilities despite dangerous conditions, leading to catastrophic consequences.
Immediately following the news conference, attorneys will host a community town hall for other impacted residents, providing vital resources, including FEMA guidance, insurance support, and help in locating missing loved ones. Free meals will be available for attendees, and a Zoom webinar will be accessible for those unable to attend in person.
WHO:
Families of deceased wildfire victims
Attorney Ben Crump
Attorney Anne Andrews
WHEN:
Thursday, January 23, 2025
News Conference: 12 p.m. PT
Community Town Hall: 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. PT
WHERE:
Pasadena Church East Campus
425 N Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91107
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
The Community Town Hall will include:
- Free meals (breakfast and lunch served 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
- FEMA resources and insurance guidance
VIRTUAL OPTION:
Attend the Town Hall online via Zoom: tinyurl.com/AltadenaFires
For updates, visit bencrump.com or contact Ben Crump’s office.
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ABOUT BEN CRUMP LAW
Through his work, nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump has spearheaded a legal movement to better protect the rights of marginalized citizens. He has led landscape-changing civil rights cases and represented clients in a wide range of areas including civil rights, personal injury, labor and employment, class actions, and more. Ben Crump Law is dedicated to holding the powerful accountable. For more information, visit bencrump.com.
