Reality Stars Blame LA Officials for Palisades Fire Destruction [WATCH]

Reality TV personalities Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag have filed a lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP) after their home was destroyed in the devastating Palisades Fire earlier this month.

The couple, known for their roles on The Hills and Laguna Beach, are seeking compensation for the loss of their $3 million property, claiming the city and DWP bear responsibility for the destruction.

The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, alleges inverse condemnation, a legal principle that requires property owners to be compensated for damage caused by public use or infrastructure failures.

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According to the complaint, Pratt, 41, and Montag, 38, argue that negligence by the city and DWP contributed to the fire’s destructive impact on their home in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood.

One of the central claims in the suit is that a nearby reservoir, critical for supplying water to fire hydrants and tankers, had been empty for months before the fire ignited.

The couple alleges that this lack of water severely hampered firefighters’ ability to control the blaze.

Pratt and Montag accuse the DWP of draining the reservoir to cut costs and delaying repairs by seeking bids for the work instead of addressing the issue promptly.

They further allege that the city’s water infrastructure design was inadequate to handle wildfires, an issue they claim city officials acknowledged after the fire.

The couple is among 20 homeowners in the Pacific Palisades area who have joined the lawsuit against the city and DWP.

The neighborhood, home to high-profile figures such as Ben Affleck, Tom Hanks, Anthony Hopkins, Billy Crystal, and Eugene Levy, was severely impacted by the wildfire.

Pratt and Montag have publicly expressed their devastation over losing their home.

Montag shared her heartbreak on TikTok, saying, “I’m so sad our house is gone. I wish I could have gone back and got more. I didn’t think it would be the last time we would be in our house. I’m so sad for everyone else going through the same thing.”

Pratt described the situation as a “nightmare come true,” recounting the experience of sifting through the rubble of their destroyed home.

The couple, who married in 2008 and have two children, have been active on social media throughout the ordeal, sharing updates and reflections on the fire’s aftermath.

The lawsuit highlights what the plaintiffs believe are systemic failures in water management and infrastructure maintenance, arguing that these issues played a direct role in the severity of the fire’s impact.

Pratt and Montag’s legal team is pushing for accountability and financial restitution for the damages incurred.

In the wake of the fire, Pratt and Montag have been focusing on rebuilding their lives.

Montag has relaunched her singing career, while Pratt has remained active on TikTok, where he has shared insights into their recovery process.

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