On Jan. 23, the LA Times reported that Spencer and Heidi were among the Pacific Palisades property owners to sue the city of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power over the damage caused by the fire, alleging inverse condemnation — a legal concept that gives property owners compensation for damage caused by public use.

The couple, alongside more than 20 other people who were impacted, have said that the city’s operation of its water supply, as well as its related infrastructure, is responsible for the damage to their homes. 

The complaint made specific reference to the fact that the reservoir that was supposed to service the area was emptied in early 2024, and remained empty ever since.