Spencer Pratt may have fallen short in his bid to become Los Angeles mayor, but he is far from done battling city leadership.
The former reality star is now taking his fight to the courtroom, joining a massive lawsuit tied to the devastating Palisades Fire.
In a twist few saw coming, Pratt has found support from an unlikely source: Mayor Karen Bass’ own brother.
As legal challenges surrounding the deadly wildfire continue to grow, Pratt is making it clear he intends to remain one of Karen’s loudest critics.
Spencer Pratt Finds An Unexpected Ally In Karen Bass’ Brother
Spencer Pratt revealed over the weekend that he is joining forces with Kenneth Bass, the mayor’s brother, in a lawsuit connected to the deadly Palisades Fire.
Kenneth signed onto a sprawling legal action filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on May 18.
According to reports, he claims he suffered physical injuries and emotional distress after losing his Malibu home in the wildfire.
Pratt wasted little time revealing the unusual partnership on social media. “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,” Pratt wrote on X.
He also injected some humor into the situation, adding, “I hope their Thanksgiving dinner isn’t too awks. I know ours hasn’t been the same since last year.”
Pratt Joined Residents In Massive Fire Lawsuit
Spencer Pratt and wife Heidi Montag originally joined the lawsuit in January, alongside residents affected by the Palisades Fire.
The complaint accuses the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power of contributing to the devastation through infrastructure failures that allegedly made it more difficult to fight the blaze.
According to court filings, plaintiffs claim the agency maintained a water system that could not sustain pressure during the emergency and operated an electrical system they describe as dangerous during red-flag weather conditions.
The lawsuit further alleges that DWP made “the conscious decision to operate the water supply system with the reservoir drained and unusable as a ‘cost-saving measure’” during the fires.
The legal action also targets Southern California Edison and the California Department of Parks and Recreation, accusing the agencies of participating in a “campaign of misinformation and misrepresentations” after the disaster.
Spencer Pratt’s Claims Face Pushback From City Officials
City officials and attorneys have strongly denied the allegations. In legal filings submitted in April, lawyers representing the city and DWP argued that Los Angeles is protected by various forms of governmental immunity and maintained that “no negligent or wrongful act” by the city caused the fire damage.
“Our office remains confident in the city’s overall position that it is not liable for these disastrous wildfires,” city attorney spokesperson Ivor Pine said per the Daily Mail.
Meanwhile, Mayor Karen’s office appeared unfazed by Kenneth’s participation in the lawsuit. “There’s nothing new here – Mayor Bass has spoken of her brother’s loss publicly since January of 2025,” a spokesperson said.
The representative also pointed out that thousands of plaintiffs are involved and that the lawsuit names 18 public and private sector defendants.
Pratt’s New Legal Fight Follows Tragic Fire Losses
Kenneth had owned his Malibu property since the 1980s before it was destroyed in the wildfire.
The Palisades Fire ultimately burned more than 23,000 acres, destroyed over 6,800 structures, and claimed a dozen lives.
After the fire, Kenneth placed the property on the market. The listing noted that debris had been cleared from the lot and that the pool house survived the blaze. The property later sold for $2 million before Kenneth and his wife relocated to Los Angeles.
Mayor Karen has previously spoken emotionally about the loss. “My brother who lived in Malibu for 40 years has been through many fires, evacuated many times – this time he couldn’t get away,” she said in a statement to LA Magazine during a Palisades City Council meeting.
“It was my family home where we went on the holidays,” Karen added, further noting, “It’s a type of shock and grief that is trauma, it will be with us a long time.”
Spencer Pratt Says His Political Fight Is Far From Over
Although Spencer Pratt failed to advance in the Los Angeles mayoral race, he insists his mission has not changed, as he has shifted his focus to public battles.
In a recent Instagram video, the 42-year-old reflected on his campaign and dismissed accusations that he entered politics for personal gain.
“Listen, I spent a lot of time slaying everybody. I’ve ridiculed everyone on the roster,” he said.
Pratt continued by addressing critics directly, sharing, “Hey morons, I didn’t get in this for political power. I got into [it to] expose the corrupt machine and nothing has changed.”
He ended the message with a warning about what he believes lies ahead, declaring it was “zero hour” and that a “war” was coming as political tensions continue to escalate in Los Angeles.