There's still time to recover
what insurance didn't cover.
If you owned a home destroyed or damaged by the Palisades Fire, and did not file a government claim, you may have an inverse condemnation claim against SCE, LADWP, and the City of Los Angeles — even if your insurance underpays or denies.
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Why Palisades Fire homeowners still have a path to recovery.
Tim McGonigle breaks down inverse condemnation and why homeowners whose houses burned down may still have a powerful claim against the utilities — even if insurance has underpaid or denied.
Start my free reviewInverse condemnation:
strict liability against the utilities.
California courts have repeatedly held that when a public utility's equipment causes damage to private property, the utility can be held strictly liable under inverse condemnation — without the homeowner having to prove negligence.
McGonigle Law recently defeated Southern California Edison's attempt to dismiss inverse condemnation claims brought by wildfire victims — a critical ruling that keeps the door open for Palisades Fire homeowners seeking full recovery.
We're focused on the people who lost the most: homeowners.
For Palisades homeowners with real property that have not filed a government claim, inverse condemnation delivers the strongest path to recovery.
Start my homeowner claim- You owned a home in Pacific Palisades or the fire footprint
- Your home was destroyed, damaged, or rendered uninhabitable
- You experienced smoke, soot, or ash contamination
- You're facing underpayment or denial from your insurer
- You lost outbuildings, vehicles, or personal property
- You've been displaced and are incurring relocation costs
A community-defining loss — and a fight for accountability.
Four steps from consultation to recovery.
Tell us what happened. No cost, no commitment, fully confidential.
We analyze property records, insurance policies, and liability.
Evidence, expert reports, and damages workups built for trial.
We negotiate with insurers and litigate against utilities.
Not another billboard firm. A real trial lawyer with local roots.
Decades of complex property and disaster litigation — with a track record of results.
Tim McGonigle grew up in the Palisades and still lives nearby. This is personal.
We defeated SCE's attempt to dismiss inverse condemnation claims brought by fire victims.
You work with our attorneys directly — not a call center intake team.
Your questions, answered plainly.
What is inverse condemnation and why does it matter?
Under California law, when a public utility's equipment causes damage to private property, the utility can be held strictly liable — even without proving negligence. For Palisades Fire homeowners, this is the strongest legal theory for recovery.
Do I still have a claim if I have homeowner's insurance?
Yes. Insurance rarely makes homeowners whole. We pursue full compensation on top of your policy — including for underpayment, denial, or delayed claims.
How long do I have to file?
California wildfire claims have strict deadlines. Some deadlines have already passed for certain claim types. Call us today so we can protect your rights.
What does it cost to hire your firm?
Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee — you pay only if we recover compensation for you.
Are you accepting renters?
At this time we're focused exclusively on homeowners whose homes were destroyed or damaged. This is where inverse condemnation delivers the strongest path to full recovery.
Justice starts with a conversation.
If the Pacific Palisades Fire took your home, you don't have to face recovery alone. Free, confidential case review with Tim McGonigle.