Los Angeles

LA County Board

April 08, 2025 Item #29

Agenda Item 29

29. Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Lisa Vargas v. County of Los Angeles, et\nal.\nLos Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of\nthe matter entitled, Lisa Vargas v. County of Los Angeles, et al., United States\nDistrict Court Case No. 2:19-cv-03279, in the amount of $3,000,000; and\ninstruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this settlement\nfrom the Sheriff's Department's budget.\nThis Federal civil rights lawsuit arises from the death of the Plaintiff's son after\nSheriff's Department deputies attempted to take the decedent into custody.\n(25-1754)