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Orange County supervisors report settlements totaling about $11.9 million, direct trial in Ace Kelly case
Summary
In closed session reported publicly, the board approved multiple settlements (including a $9 million agreement approved 4–1), delegated limited settlement authority for several airport‑fire claims and instructed counsel to take the Ace Kelly matter to trial.
County counsel reported that the Orange County Board of Supervisors met in closed session under California Government Code sections 54957(b) and 54956.9(d)(1) and returned with several decisions affecting pending litigation.
The board approved a proposed $9,000,000 settlement in Doe v. Harvey on a 4–1 vote, with Chairman Chaffee recorded as the lone dissent. County counsel said the $9 million package resolves six individual claimants, with each proposed payment listed at $1,500,000. "The settlement approved today remains subject to the final…
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