Judge: Angel Stadium property suit can proceed
The Anaheim City Council is expected to approve a development deal for the Angel Stadium property within three weeks, but with a legal cloud hanging over the project.
An Orange County Superior Court judge Monday denied the city’s request to throw out a lawsuit alleging impropriety in the sale of the property.
Judge David Hoffer said he would meet with attorneys Sept. 29 to consider a trial date and the scope of evidence to be gathered in advance of the potential trial. Kelly Aviles, the attorney representing the plaintiffs, said a trial probably would not start until next year at the earliest.
— Bill Shaikin
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