Judge Judy's son wants to see lawsuits in wake of deadly LA wildfires: Public officials 'personally liable'

Acker explained she felt "blessed and lucky" because she only had to evacuate briefly and was able to return to her house.

"I hope so," he told Fox News Digital. "I do. But, you know, the problem is that when there are lawsuits filed, as the lawsuit that was recently filed down in New Orleans and the Bourbon Street massacre, if there is a judgment, if you can overcome issues of sovereign immunity and if you can overcome issues of third-party liability for the criminal conduct, right, of third parties and the issues of foreseeability which always come into play, taxpayers pick up the tab. I think that system has to change." 

Levy pointed fingers at public officials who he said "know that they are immune from any liability" and are "going to do whatever they have to do to remain in office."

"There's a difference between sort of trying to dig in and get at the root cause of something and just sort of trying to score political points," Acker said. "I think the latter is not helpful, but that doesn't mean that... We have to figure out how and why this happened. And people need to be held accountable for decisions that they made or didn't make. And, you know, we've got to make sure that we do a better job of protecting this community going forward. So, you know, tough questions should be asked. I mean, and the time for doing that, I think, is going to continue for the foreseeable future because there's a lot to figure out here."

"I think that we need to have a really rigorous investigation as to what happened so we can prevent this from happening again," she later added. "And we really need to dig in and help these communities rebuild."

"I cannot think of anything more despicable than trying to prey on homes and properties that have been devastated, victimizing people who are already going through one of the worst moments of their lives," Acker told Fox Digital. "I cannot think of anything more despicable... I'm pleased that our district attorney has indicated that his office will be taking a tough position, a tough stance on those who are preying on people. And I mean, I just I can't think of anything more abhorrent." 

The Santa Monica Police Department has arrested 39 people in evacuation zones since the start of the Palisades Fire, SMPD told Fox News. Suspects were caught with daggers, window-breaking tools, masks, gloves and narcotics and other "burglary tools," according to police.

"This community is really going through one of the worst moments in its history. And to exacerbate that pain by victimizing people," Acker continued. "And I just - I can't, I have no words for it. And I hope that those who engage in those kinds of activities are caught and prosecuted to the fullest extent possible."

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