The families of four Marines killed in a 2004 helicopter accident have filed a wrongful death lawsuit. Adam E. Miller, Michael S. Lawlor, Lori A. Privette, and Joshua D. Harris were practicing low-level flying procedures near Camp Pendleton when they struck an SDG&E utility tower, killing the four. The families are now suing San Diego Gas & Electric for failing to install safety markers or lights on the tower. Attorneys for the families stated that even with night-vision goggles, the crew was unable to see the 135-foot tower. They believe that the accident could have been prevented if the tower had been equipped with safety lighting. SDG&E’s policy requires the company to install orange markers on power lines over 200 feet high; however, they do not have any policies regarding safety lighting. The families’ lawyer argues that most accidents will occur at levels lower than 200 feet.  Attorneys for SDG&E feel that the Marines are to blame for the accident, as they were warned about the power lines and they were familiar with the area. He further argued that the helicopters went out of the training route boundaries. The trial is expected to last for approximately one month.