LA County Board

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