LA Fires
Nov. 16, 2026
Edison seeks psych exams for Eaton Fire plaintiffs before bellwether trial
Attorneys for Eaton Fire plaintiffs say the need for examinations depends on individual claims.
Southern California Edison wants a Los Angeles judge to require some Eaton Fire bellwether plaintiffs to undergo independent psychological examinations before trial next year or limit the emotional distress evidence they can present to jurors.
The dispute comes as the utility and fire victims prepare for the first bellwether trial, set for March 8, 2027, before Superior Court Judge Laura A. Seigle.
In a redacted motion made publicly available Friday, Edison argues that ce...
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