Los Angeles
LA County Board
69. Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Gabriela Koutantos, et al. v. County of
Los Angeles, et al.,
Los Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of
the matter entitled, Gabriela Koutantos, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al.,
United States District Court Case No. 2:23-cv-08592, in the amount of
$900,000; and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this
settlement from the Sheriff's Department's budget.
This lawsuit alleges excessive force, unreasonable search, and seizure arising
out of a traffic stop conducted by Sheriff's Department deputies. (26-1225)