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)