Could SoCal Edison, Facing a Damaging Report and Looming Trial, Settle Eaton Fire Claims?
Gerald Singleton, Managing Partner at Singleton Schreiber, was featured by The Recorder in an article titled “Could SoCal Edison, Facing a Damaging Report and Looming Trial, Settle Eaton Fire Claims?” published on August 25, 2026.
In the article, Singleton discussed ongoing settlement discussions involving litigation arising from the Eaton Fire. As plaintiffs’ liaison counsel, he commented on the development of a mediation protocol, the significance of recent investigative findings, and the process for evaluating and resolving individual claims.
The article examines potential settlement efforts involving thousands of claims tied to the Eaton Fire. It highlights a recent report by the Los Angeles County Fire Department and Cal Fire regarding the fire’s origin, upcoming trial dates, and the broader challenges of resolving large-scale wildfire litigation involving homeowners, public entities, and insurers.
“I think Edison will settle,” said Singleton. “They now actually have agreed to sit down and start talking about a mediation protocol. We’ve been trying to do this for over a year. Now the trial is coming up, and the report is out, and they’ve agreed to sit down.”
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