Kenneth Bass Files Lawsuit Over 2025 Palisades Fire Destruction
Kenneth Bass filed complaint against City and DWP for home destruction in 2025 Palisades fire. 2025 Palisades fire caused 12 deaths, affected Pacific Palisades. Survivors filed master complaint against 18 defendants, including Southern California Edison and SoCalGas, alleging failed infrastructure caused fire. Bass's home on 1.5-acre lot with views of Malibu Pier and Surfrider Beach; main structure burned in January 2025, but guest house, pool, and putting green survived. Mayor Bass's office denied allegations, calling master complaint 'misleading or inaccurate'. Bass fights reelection in November runoff against Nithya Raman; owns kitchen remodeling business and donated to sister's campaign