The city of Chicago intends to seek dismissal of a recently filed federal lawsuit brought by the family of Adam Toledo, the 13-year-old boy fatally shot by a Chicago police officer in 2021, according to court documents submitted Thursday. The family is nonetheless pushing for a trial date in January 2027.

The case concerns the March 29, 2021, shooting of Toledo by Officer Eric Stillman after a foot pursuit in the Little Village neighborhood near Farragut Career Academy High School. Toledo’s death, which made him the youngest person killed by Chicago police in recent memory, sparked widespread protests and calls for police reform, particularly in pursuit policies.

The federal case follows an earlier state court lawsuit filed in Cook County in 2022, which the Toledo family voluntarily dismissed in April amid a dispute over the structure of the trial. At that time, Cook County Judge Thomas Lyons ruled to separate the claims: the allegations of negligent hiring and training of Stillman by the city would be tried only if the family first won their case against the officer personally. The family’s attorney, Adeena Weiss Ortiz, said the city was attempting to shield facts about Stillman’s hiring from the jury.

The latest joint status report, filed in federal court in Chicago, reveals the litigation is expected to continue for several more months, involving extensive discovery. The parties indicated that attempts to settle the matter have been unsuccessful.

Toledo’s family alleges that Stillman unjustifiably shot the boy and faults the city for negligence in employing and training Stillman, who reportedly had preexisting health issues. The defendants, however, contend that the federal complaint was filed after the statute of limitations expired and plan to file a motion to dismiss on those grounds.

The family has requested a trial date of January 15, 2027, noting that considerable evidence has already been exchanged, including tens of thousands of documents and depositions. The city and Stillman’s defense, meanwhile, argue that procedural or timing issues should bar the case from proceeding.

The court has scheduled a hearing next week to discuss the status of the litigation and the city’s forthcoming motion. The case remains a focal point in ongoing debates about police accountability and systemic reform in Chicago.