LA Fires,
Civil Litigation
Aug. 20, 2025
LA judge's fire lawsuit transferred to a colleague on the same bench
To avoid any appearance of conflict, Judge Laura Seigle transferred a fellow judge's personal fire damage lawsuit out of her courtroom to another judge on the same court, while continuing to manage related Edison wildfire litigation in Los Angeles.
The judge presiding over the Eaton Fire litigation in Los Angeles County Superior Court transferred a bench colleague's lawsuit to another department for reassignment on Tuesday, saying she believes that will resolve any conflicts of interest.
Judge Laura A. Seigle's move was intended to head off any appearance of conflict or impropriety that could derail the proceedings in her court. Hundreds have sued Edison over the Jan. 7 wildfire that decimated Altadena. The first bel...
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