LA Fires
Dec. 11, 2025
Court expedites hearing on Palisades Fire victims' late claims
A Los Angeles judge advanced hearings for Palisades Fire victims seeking permission to file late government claims, rejecting state arguments that emergency action was unnecessary as petitioners warned of expiring noneconomic-damages rights.
A Los Angeles judge on Wednesday agreed to speed up proceedings for Palisades Fire victims who are asking to file lawsuits despite missing a July 7 government claim-filing deadline.
According to an order from Superior Court Judge Samantha P. Jessner, these potential plaintiffs will now have their request heard on an expedited basis after she advanced the hearing from April to Dec. 30.
A further status conference on the matter is scheduled for Dec. 15, with briefing to be...
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