Jim Carrey Will Definitely Face Trial in Girlfriend's Death Suit

Jim Carrey is set to face trial in a civil suit over the death of his girlfriend Cathriona White after a judge refused to dismiss two wrongful death lawsuits filed against the actor.

According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, a 20-day jury trial date has been set for April 26, 2018. A mediation status conference is also scheduled for Sept. 21, 2017.

White’s mother, Brigid Sweetman, is seeking damages from Carrey in a wrongful death and violation of the drug dealer liability act lawsuit, according to court documents previously obtained by PEOPLE. White’s estranged husband Mark Burton also sued the actor.

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Jim Carrey starred in The Truman Show and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.