Los Angeles

LA County Board

January 24, 2023 Item #39

Agenda Item 39

39. Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Sheldon Lockett v. County of Los\nAngeles, et al.\nLos Angeles County Contract Cities Liability Trust Fund Claims Board's\nrecommendation: Authorize settlement of the matter entitled, Sheldon Lockett v.\nCounty of Los Angeles, et al. United States District Court Case No.\n18-CV-05838 in the amount of $2,900,000 and instruct the Auditor-Controller to\ndraw a warrant to implement this settlement from the Sheriff's Department\nContract Cities Trust Fund's budget.\nThis lawsuit concerns allegations of excessive force, Monell, and unlawful\nsearch by Sheriff's Deputies. (23-0277)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence