Mayor Karen Bass' brother joins Palisades fire lawsuit against city of L.A.
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Kenneth Bass is one of thousands of residents and business owners suing the city of Los Angeles and other entities over property loss and other damages suffered during the catastrophic Palisades fire.But unlike the other plaintiffs, he is suing a body led by his sister, who is in the midst of a heated reelection campaign where frustrations over her response to the inferno have taken center stage.Kenneth Bass, 78, and his wife, Cindy, filed their suit in L.A.
Superior Court on May 18, according to court records first reported on by L.A.Material.
The couple allege that they suffered smoke inhalation injuries, emotional distress and mental anguish as a result of the fire, which destroyed their Malibu home, according to the complaint.Their claims are being processed as part of a master lawsuit alleging that numerous public entities and utility companies — including the city, the state, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, the California Department of Parks and Recreation and Southern California Edison — bear responsibility for the harms residents suffered in the Palisades fire, which destroyed some 6,800 structures and killed 12 people.Lawyers for both the city and LADWP have repeatedly denied responsibility for the tragic losses suffered.
California The catastrophic Palisades fire has redefined the L.A.mayor’s race, creating a political minefield for incumbent Karen Bass as she seeks a second four-year term.Bass’ press secretary, Paige Sterling said in a statement that there was “nothing new” to note regarding Kenneth Bass’ participation in the lawsuit.“Mayor Bass has spoken of her brother’s loss publicly since January of 2025,” she stated.
“Thousands of people are plaintiffs in this action, which names 18 public and private sector defendants.The City Attorney’s Office is responsible for defending the City and DWP in this lawsuit.”Bass shared t...