Malibu Pauses County Legal Fight Over Palisades Fire Amid $250 Million Water System Upgrade Plan

Malibu, LA County Enter Tolling Agreement To Advance Fire Recovery

MALIBU—On Friday, May 22, the city of Malibu announced that it has entered into a tolling agreement with the County of Los Angeles, pausing litigation over claims against the County brought in the City’s February lawsuit arising from the Palisades Fire. Malibu has taken the step in light of recent action by the County and cooperative efforts between the City and County, while fully preserving Malibu’s legal rights. A tolling agreement is a legal…

Malibu Pauses County Legal Fight Over Palisades Fire Amid $250 Million Water System Upgrade Plan

The City of Malibu has signed a formal tolling agreement to temporarily pause its litigation against Los Angeles County regarding the destructive Palisades Fire. Announced by Mayor Bruce Silverstein, the legal pause comes after County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath secured a massive $250 million capital upgrade plan for Waterworks District 29, spanning 20 vital infrastructure projects to boost fire flow and water capacity. While Malibu continues to …