The United States filed a lawsuit in 2023 on behalf of the Forest Service against SCE and Utility Tree Service, claiming that the utility did not properly maintain trees that came into contact with power lines,

Federal officials allege that the Bobcat fire, which burned more than 114,000 acres in 2020, ignited when trees that were not properly maintained by Southern California Edison and its tree maintenance contractor came into contact with power lines.

Southern California Edison will pay $82.5 million to the U.S. for damages from the 2020 Bobcat Fire. This is the largest-ever wildfire settlement by the U.S. in California's Central District. The funds will go towards restoring the Angeles National Forest,