Overview
- Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Steve Cochran vacated his Dec. 16 dismissal and granted Walters’ motion for reconsideration, allowing her to refile under AB 250.
- A case management conference is set for March 27, and the judge indicated the case will reset post-discovery with permission for a new summary judgment motion.
- Manson’s attorney, Howard King, said Warner will appeal and argued the revived claim will not survive summary judgment, while Warner continues to deny any assault.
- The parties dispute whether Walters’ allegations meet the penal-code definitions required for revival under AB 250, with defense filings calling the claim legally deficient and Walters’ lawyers disagreeing.
- Walters alleges a 2010 incident at Warner’s home and additional abuse while employed as his assistant, and the civil case proceeds separately from the DA’s January 2025 decision not to file criminal charges.