LA County Board

64. Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Estate of Joseph Gama v. County of Los\nAngeles, et al.\nLos Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of\nthe matter entitled, Estate of Joseph Gama v. County of Los Angeles, et al., Los\nAngeles Superior Court Case Number BC628822, in the amount of $200,000,\nand instruct the Interim Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this\nsettlement from the Sheriff's Department's budget.\nThis lawsuit alleges failure to provide appropriate standard of care by Sheriff's\nDepartment jail staff resulting in the death of an inmate at Men's Central Jail.\n(23-1611)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence