Spencer Pratt has claimed he’s “teaming up” with Karen Bass’s brother after they each launched lawsuits in opposition to the town she runs over the fireplace that burnt their houses down.
The truth TV star, who misplaced his bid to change into the subsequent mayor final week, slammed her “reckless negligence” that he claims allowed to Palisades Fires to rage.
“I’m proud to be teaming up with Karen Bass’ brother in suing his sister for her reckless negligence that led to the destruction of our houses,” Pratt wrote on X Sunday whereas resharing an ABC7 section.
“I hope their Thanksgiving dinner isn’t too awks. I do know ours hasn’t been the identical since final yr…” he added.
Whereas Pratt hasn’t joined an official lawsuit with Kenneth Bass, he seems to be referring to the separate lawsuit he filed in opposition to the town final yr.
He and his spouse Heidi Montag sued LA and the Los Angeles Division of Water and Energy on Jan. 21, 2025, after their Pacific Palisades residence was destroyed within the Palisades Fireplace, which erupted on Jan. 7.
Their lawsuit alleges the town and utility failed to keep up an sufficient water provide for firefighting efforts, contributing to the lack of houses and property. The case remains to be in discovery.
The grievance facilities on the Santa Ynez Reservoir, a 117-million-gallon facility that had been out of service and empty since early 2024 whereas present process repairs.
Pratt, Montag and different plaintiffs argue the dearth of accessible water decreased strain to hydrants in the course of the wildfire.
Metropolis officers, in the meantime, have argued the reservoir was offline to adjust to consuming water rules and that the intense winds and hearth circumstances would’ve challenged any municipal water system.
Kenneth, the mayor’s 78-year-old brother, and his spouse, Cindy, joined a class-action lawsuit filed Might 18, 2026, in opposition to the Metropolis of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Division of Water and Energy over losses stemming from the Jan. 7, 2025, Palisades Fireplace.
The couple alleges their Malibu residence was a “whole burn down” and says they suffered smoke inhalation, emotional misery and different damages because of the wildfire, which killed 12 individuals and destroyed hundreds of properties.
The lawsuit is one in all hundreds of claims tied to the fireplace and equally argues the town failed to keep up an sufficient water provide, citing the Santa Ynez Reservoir — the identical 117-million-gallon facility on the heart of Pratt’s lawsuit.
“There’s nothing new right here — Mayor Bass has spoken of her brother’s loss publicly since January of 2025. 1000’s of persons are plaintiffs on this motion,” a spokesperson for the mayor’s workplace mentioned.
The grievance states that victims “went from owners to homeless in a matter of hours,” whereas attorneys for the Bass household mentioned they’re amongst “practically 40,000 victims who suffered losses.”
Metropolis attorneys have denied wrongdoing, saying Los Angeles is “not accountable for these disastrous wildfires.”
“Their household connections are irrelevant, and as private residents they’re entitled to respectful privateness as they pursue their authorized rights together with all represented victims,” attorneys for Bass’ brother mentioned.
Earlier this month, lefty Councilmember Nithya Raman defeated Pratt to safe the second spot within the L.A. mayoral main to face incumbent Bass within the November runoff election.
