Los Angeles

LA County Board

March 17, 2026 Item #70

Agenda Item 70

70.\nSettlement of the Matter Entitled, Yeayo Russell, et al. v. County of Los\nAngeles, et al\nLos Angeles County Contract Cities Liability Trust Fund Claims Board's\nrecommendation: Authorize settlement of the consolidated case matters entitled\nYeayo Russell, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al., United States District\nCourt Case No. 2:23-CV-05979 in the amount of $499,999.99; and instruct the\nAuditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this settlement from the\nSheriff's Department Contract Cities Trust Fund's budget.\nThis lawsuit concerns allegations of civil rights violations, use of excessive\nforce, unlawful seizure and Monell liability. (26-1482)\nBoard Letter