Walmart Settles with 63 Plaintiffs in El Paso Shooting Lawsuits, Mediation Canceled for Others

Recent court developments indicate that Walmart has settled claims with 63 plaintiffs related to the 2019 mass shooting at its El Paso store, while mediation for 29 other plaintiffs has been canceled due to a stay issued by the 8th Court of Appeals. The settlements, reached during court-ordered mediation in May, are expected to be finalized within 60 days. However, those plaintiffs who have not settled face uncertainty as their mediation sessions were canceled following the court's ruling. The lawsuits allege insufficient safety measures by Walmart and First Convenience Bank, which also faces claims. Families affected by the shooting continue to seek justice and are pushing for their cases to proceed despite the legal delays.

Key Details: • 63 plaintiffs have reached settlements; expect finalization within 60 days. • Mediation for 29 plaintiffs canceled due to court stay issued on May 18. • Trial date set for July 8, 2026, for cases that have not settled. • Walmart's legal team argues mediation should be on hold due to the court's stay.