Los Angeles

LA County Board

May 06, 2025 Item #55

Agenda Item 55

55. Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Makroohi Nishanian, et al. v. Keck\nHospital of USC, et al.\nLos Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of\nthe matter entitled, Makroohi Nishanian, et al. v. Keck Hospital of USC, et al.,\nLos Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCV04775, in the amount of\n$550,000; and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this\nsettlement from the Department of Health Services' budget.\nThis medical malpractice lawsuit concerns allegations that a patient died at Los\nAngeles General Medical Center due to inadequate care. (25-2293)