Malibu sues state, LA city, county over Palisades fire

LOS ANGELES — The city of Malibu sued the state and the city and county of Los Angeles and other entities on Wednesday, accusing them of various failures that led to the start and proliferation of the Palisades fire that destroyed hundreds of Malibu homes along with municipal facilities and infrastructure.

“This decision was not made lightly,” Malibu Mayor Bruce Silverstein said in a written statement announcing the lawsuit. “The city has an obligation to act in the best interests of our residents and taxpayers.