Los Angeles

LA County Board

May 16, 2023 Item #71

Agenda Item 71

71. Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Meshealle Sheffield v. County of Los\nAngeles\nLos Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of\nthe matter entitled, Meshealle Sheffield v. County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles\nSuperior Court Case Number 21STCV38118, in the amount of $245,000, and\ninstruct the Interim Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this\nsettlement 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 Harbor-UCLA Medical\nCenter. (23-1847)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence