Mar. 19, 2026
Judge declines discovery limits in Palisades Fire litigation, urges cooperation
Judge Samantha Jessner declined to cap discovery or delay water-related claims in Palisades Fire litigation, urging cooperation as plaintiffs and public entities battle over liability and case structure.
A Los Angeles County judge overseeing the Palisades Fire litigation declined Wednesday to impose immediate limits on discovery or delay certain aspects of the case, instead urging the parties to work out a structured approach as they prepare to move past the pleading stage.
At a status conference, Superior Court Judge Samantha P. Jessner said she would not cap written discovery requests for now, despite concerns from the defense about volume. She also declined to stay or defer dis...
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