Two federal judges in California, Dean Pregerson and Vijay 'Jay' Gandhi, have filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) after losing their homes in a wildfire. Joining hundreds of other homeowners, they claim LADWP failed to prepare and respond adequately when the fire started. Key allegations include the empty state of the Sana Ynez Reservoir, which was not filled due to repairs, as well as other mismanagement despite severe weather warnings predicting critical fire conditions.
U.S. District Judge Dean Pregerson and Magistrate Judge Vijay 'Jay' Gandhi have filed a lawsuit against LADWP, arguing the utility's negligence contributed to the destructive Palisades fire.
The complaint points to the LADWP's empty Sana Ynez Reservoir during the fire, stating it was unprepared despite clear weather warnings about extreme fire danger.
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