Los Angeles

LA County Board

May 16, 2023 Item #69

Agenda Item 69

69. Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Hermelinda Escobedo v. County of Los\nAngeles\nLos Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of\nthe matter entitled, Hermelinda Escobedo v. County of Los Angeles, Los\nAngeles Superior Court Case Number 19STCV37304, in the amount of\n$135,000, and instruct the Interim Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to\nimplement this settlement from the Department of Health Services' budget.\nThis medical malpractice lawsuit against the Department of Health Services\nalleges plaintiff suffered injuries while receiving care at Los Angeles\nCounty+USC Medical Center. (23-1845)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence