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Board approves $828 million settlement in historic child‑abuse claims; county details corrective actions and fraud reviews
Summary
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved an $828 million settlement for roughly 414 plaintiffs alleging historical abuse in county care. County counsel and executive staff described a three‑level fraud‑review process, a new reporting hotline, expedited investigative procedures, and personnel reforms aimed at preventing future abuse.
Los Angeles County supervisors on Oct. 28 voted 5‑0 to approve a proposed settlement of approximately $828 million for about 414 plaintiffs who alleged sexual abuse while in county juvenile justice or child welfare settings.
County Counsel and the chief executive's office told the board the settlement includes enhanced vetting to screen for fraudulent claims and described operational reforms aimed at preventing future abuse. "There are three levels of review," County Counsel said, outlining a first level of questionnaire verification, a second level with allocator interviews and targeted reviews, and a newly added third level to examine recruiter‑driven claims and related documentation.
The nut graf: The action closes one chapter of long‑running litigation created in part by AB 218, while county leaders detailed steps the…
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