LA Fires
Dec. 26, 2025
Eaton and Palisades Fire litigation strained courts in 2025
Eaton and Palisades wildfire lawsuits involve tens of thousands of plaintiffs, novel immunity defenses, utility liability disputes, and unprecedented strain on California courts and coordinated litigation systems.
Wildfire litigation was a central feature of Southern California's legal landscape in 2025, as a series of destructive Los Angeles County blazes generated overlapping waves of claims throughout the year and tested the ability of the courts, attorneys and defendants to manage the expanding docket.
According to some attorneys, the Palisades and Eaton Fires, while distinct in their causes and defendants, emerged as focal points in a year that highlighted how wildfire litigation c...
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