Pratt announces collaboration with Karen Bass’s brother in legal battle regarding the Palisades Fire

Spencer Pratt Collaborates with Mayor’s Brother Amid Fire Lawsuits

Amid the turbulence following his recent primary election loss, former reality TV star Spencer Pratt continues his efforts to “save Los Angeles.” He is working with Kenneth Bass, brother of current Mayor Karen Bass, in relation to legal actions concerning the city’s response to the Palisades Fire that occurred in January 2025.

On Sunday, Pratt shared his enthusiasm on X, stating he feels “proud” to partner with Kenneth Bass. Although they haven’t officially joined forces in a lawsuit, Pratt pointed out a separate case he filed against the city last January concerning the fire.

“I am proud to be teaming up with Karen Bass’ brother in suing his sister for her reckless negligence that led to the destruction of our homes. I hope their Thanksgiving dinner isn’t too awks. I know ours hasn’t been the same since last year,” he quipped.

Pratt and his wife, Heidi Montag, lost their home in Pacific Palisades to the fire that started on January 7, 2025. This tragedy propelled them into legal action against the city of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) alongside about 20 other residents.

In his ongoing lawsuit, Pratt alleges that LADWP failed to ensure adequate water supply for firefighting, which had dire consequences. The complaint can’t seem to be overstated—it claims LADWP opted to operate with a drained reservoir as a “cost-saving” measure during the L.A. fires.

At the center of the lawsuit is the Santa Ynez Reservoir, a large facility that had been offline for repairs since early 2024, which the plaintiffs argue severely hampered water pressure to fire hydrants in the area.

Simultaneously, Kenneth and Cindy Bass have filed their own lawsuit against the city and LADWP, describing their Malibu home as a total loss. They stressed the extensive emotional and physical trauma they’ve endured since the incident, which claimed 12 lives and destroyed over 6,800 structures.

In response to the myriad claims resulting from the fire, both Mayor Bass and city attorneys have denied any liability, asserting that the fires were exacerbated by natural conditions, including strong winds, and emphasizing that the reservoir was offline for compliance with drinking water standards.

“There’s nothing new here — Mayor Bass has spoken of her brother’s loss publicly since January of 2025,” a representative for the mayor stated, adding that “thousands of people are plaintiffs in this action.”