Event Featuring Former Pasadena Assemblymember Holden Turns Focus to Union Members Who Fell Victim to Eaton Fire

LA Fire Justice will host two town halls this week for union members and their families affected by the Eaton Fire to discuss legal action against Southern California Edison and rebuilding efforts.

The events will mark former State Assemblymember Chris Holden’s first public appearance as CEO of LA Fire Justice, where he will address resources needed for his home community to recover.

“These Town Halls will provide the first opportunity for former State Assemblymember Chris Holden to discuss his new position as CEO of LA Fire Justice, and talk about the importance of getting his home community the resources it needs to rebuild,” the organization said in a statement.

The town halls will focus on what started the Eaton Fire, the case against Southern California Edison, insurance matters, other important considerations, and what people can expect as they rebuild their lives.

The free town halls are open to the public and will be held at Teamsters Local 896 in Pasadena at 2050 Lincoln Avenue, with the first session Friday, February 28, at 3:30 p.m. and the second at 5:30 p.m. 

Holden served in the California Assembly from 2012-2024 and authored landmark wildfire legislation AB1054, which established a $21 billion fund to address damages from utility-caused wildfires.

LA Fire Justice describes itself as “a coalition of experienced wildfire lawyers, world-class fire origin and causation experts, insurance specialists, and community engagement leaders committed to seeking justice for victims of preventable wildfires.”

The organization is led by CEO Chris Holden, Attorney Doug Boxer, Trial Attorney Mikal Watts, and Consumer Advocate Erin Brockovich. It maintains an office in Pasadena and hires local residents to work full-time on engagement and outreach “since no one is more qualified than those at the heart of the impacted communities,” earning trust through a “hands-on, people-focused approach.”

More information can be found at the organization’s official website, LAFireJustice.com.