LA County Board

70.\nSettlement of the Matter Entitled, Melba Ortega v. County of Los Angeles,\net al.\nLos Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of\nthe matter entitled, Melba Ortega v. County of Los Angeles, et al., United States\nDistrict Court Case No. 2:24-cv-03687, in the amount of $485,000; and instruct\nthe Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this settlement from the\nSheriff's Department's budget.\nThis lawsuit alleges that Plaintiff was subjected to disability discrimination,\nexcessive force, and unlawful arrest. (26-1196)\nBoard Letter