Los Angeles

LA County Board

September 30, 2025 Item #52

Agenda Item 52

52.\nSettlement of the Matter Entitled, Evangelina Hernandez, et al. v. County of\nLos Angeles, et al.\nLos Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of\nthe matter entitled, Evangelina Hernandez, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et\nal., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV24771, in the amount of\n$20,000,000; and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement\nthis settlement from the Department of Children and Family Services' budget.\nThis lawsuit alleges that the Department of Children and Family Services and its\nemployees are liable for the death of a child and the abuse of the child's\nsurviving siblings. (25-5103)\nBoard Letter