Los Angeles

LA County Board

October 03, 2023 Item #36

Agenda Item 36

36. Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Joy Brotherton v. County of Los Angeles\nLos Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of\nthe matter entitled, Joy Brotherton v. County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles\nSuperior Court Case No. 20STCV30261, in the amount of $175,000, and\ninstruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this settlement\nfrom the Department of Health Services' budget.\nThis lawsuit involves allegations that a Department of Health Services physician\nwas subjected to discrimination and retaliation based on gender. (23-3494)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence