LA Fires
Nov. 11, 2026
Judge holds off on expedited trials for elderly Palisades Fire plaintiffs
Attorneys for approximately 537 elderly or seriously ill Palisades Fire plaintiffs want trials to begin in early 2027, but a Los Angeles judge said unresolved questions about the claims and defendants make it premature to set dates.
A Los Angeles judge declined Tuesday to set expedited trial dates for hundreds of elderly or seriously ill plaintiffs in the coordinated Palisades Fire litigation, saying unresolved questions about the claims and defendants make it premature to establish a trial schedule.
Superior Court Judge Samantha P. Jessner indicated during a status conference that she needed a clearer picture of the litigation before considering requests to begin trials in early 2027.
Alexander Robe...
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