LA Fire’s 18 Deaths Spark Legal Action Against Alert Provider
LA Fire’s 18 Deaths Spark Legal Action Against Alert Provider
US · Published Nov 19, 2025
Lawsuit filed against Genasys Inc. for allegedly failing to issue timely evacuation alerts during the Eaton Fire, contributing to 18 deaths in Altadena.
Genasys accused of "digital redlining," suggesting systemic issues in the alert system led to residents not being warned in time.
Lawsuit tied to broader litigation against Southern California Edison, suspected of sparking the fire, highlighting the critical role of emergency communication systems.
Genasys sued over delayed Eaton Fire alerts
A lawsuit has been filed against Genasys Inc., a communications contractor for Los Angeles County, alleging that their failure to issue timely evacuation alerts during January's Eaton Fire contributed to the deaths of 18 people in Altadena. The lawsuit accuses Genasys of "digital redlining," suggesting that residents were not warned in time due to systemic issues within the alert system. The Eaton Fire, which devastated parts of the Altadena neighborhood, has led to increased scrutiny of the emergency communication protocols in place.
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