Los Angeles

LA County Board

November 04, 2025 Item #55

Agenda Item 55

55.\nSettlement of the Matter Entitled, Leslie Gilbert, et al. v. County of Los\nAngeles, et al.\nLos Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of\nthe matter entitled, Leslie Gilbert, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al., United\nStates District Court Case No. 2:19-cv-08599, in the amount of $3,100,000; and\ninstruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this settlement\nfrom the Department of Health Services' budget.\nThis Federal civil rights lawsuit alleges deliberate indifference to an inmate's\nmedical needs resulting in death by suicide. (25-5543)\nBoard Letter