LA County Board

40.\nSettlement of the Matter Entitled, Mercedes Torres, et al. v. County of Los\nAngeles, et al.\nLos Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of\nthe matter entitled, Mercedes Torres, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al.,\nUnited States District Court Case No. 2:22-cv-04250, in the amount of\n$1,450,000; and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement\nthis settlement from the Sheriff's Department's budget.\nThis Federal civil rights lawsuit seeks compensation for the death of an inmate\nin the custody of the Sheriff's Department. (26-0514)\nBoard Letter