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Mayor Bass Sues City Over Malibu Fire Destruction

6/15/2026

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  • Kenneth Bass and wife Cindy sued Los Angeles, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), and the Parks Department after their Malibu home burned in Jan 2025 Palisades fire, which destroyed over 6,800 structures and burned 23,448 acres.
  • The suit names 18 defendants, thousands of plaintiffs, Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag.
  • Mayor Karen Bass said there is “nothing new” about case and city attorney will defend city and LADWP.