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The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP) has entered into a three-year contract worth $10 million with the law firm Munger, Tolles & Olson to defend against lawsuits stemming from the recent Palisades wildfire. The decision follows a vote by the Board of Water and Power, which consists of mayoral appointees. The firm will charge up to $1,975 per hour for its services. The lawsuits are a response to claims regarding the utility's alleged failures during the wildfire, including issues related to fire hydrant accessibility. Critics have raised concerns about the financial implications for California taxpayers and the broader issues of water pricing and infrastructure management in relation to wildfire risks.
Richard McKenzie argues that LAās artificially low water prices encourage waste, overgrown vegetation, and strained infrastructureāfueling bigger, more destructive wildfires. šš° Read more šhttps://t.co/iG0uIRVlvB #Wildfires #Economics #Conservation #PolicyMatters #EconLib
California taxpayers hosed again: Los Angeles Department of Water & Power hires expensive lawyers under $10 million contract to defend indefensible fire hydrant failure during wildfires: "Under the deal, partners at the firm will charge the utility up to $1,975 per hour forā¦ https://t.co/I4lXojbKju
The City of LA has hired Munger, Tolles & Olson to defend against lawsuits brought over last month's deadly Palisades wildfire. https://t.co/JxDImzDip4
