Spencer Pratt unites with Karen Bass' brother to sue the LA mayor over Palisades fire destruction
Reality TV personality Spencer Pratt has allied with Kenneth Bass, brother of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, to sue the mayor over the Palisades fire. The lawsuit alleges negligence that led to the destruction of homes, including the Bass family's Malibu residence. The case names the city, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, the state of California, the California Department of Parks and Recreation, and Southern California Edison as defendants.
- ▪Spencer Pratt announced his partnership with Kenneth Bass on the social platform X, stating they will sue Mayor Karen Bass for alleged reckless negligence.
- ▪Kenneth Bass and his wife claim physical injuries and emotional distress after the Palisades fire destroyed their home.
- ▪The lawsuit, filed shortly after the fire, includes the City of Los Angeles, DWP, state agencies, and Southern California Edison among 18 public and private defendants.
- ▪Pratt previously ran for mayor in January but conceded to incumbent Karen Bass before joining the litigation.
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Spencer Pratt Spencer Pratt unites with Karen Bass' brother to sue the LA mayor over Palisades fire destruction 'The Hills' star Spencer Pratt was hopeful for an easy Thanksgiving as Bass siblings end up on opposite sides of fire litigation By Tracy Wright Fox News Published June 14, 2026 7:37pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Reality TV star Spencer Pratt tests LA voters' appetite for political outsider Voters across Los Angeles share their thoughts on reality TV star Spencer Pratt entering the mayoral race and reveal the issues and leadership traits driving their decisions at the ballot box.
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