Los Angeles

LA County Board

February 28, 2023 Item #63

Agenda Item 63

63. Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Ewnetu Zelalem Eshetu, Estate of, et al. v.\nCounty of Los Angeles, et al.\nLos Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of\nthe matter entitled, Ewnetu Zelalem Eshetu, Estate of, et al. v. County of Los\nAngeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC702015, in the amount\nof $750,000, and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement\nthis settlement from the Sheriff's Department's budget.\nThis wrongful death lawsuit against the Sheriff's Department arises from the\nfatal shooting of plaintiff's son. (23-0790)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence