LA County Board

74. Settlement of the Matter Entitled, John Klene, et al. v. Doral Riggs, et al.\nLos Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of the\nmatter entitled, John Klene, et al. v. Doral Riggs, et al., United Sates District Court\nCase No. 2:22-cv-08318, in the amount of $24,000,000, and instruct the\nAuditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this settlement from the District\nAttorney's Office and Sheriff's Department’s budget.\nThis Federal civil rights lawsuit against the Sheriff's Department and District\nAttorney's Office arises from the alleged wrongful conviction that resulted in\nPlaintiffs' incarceration for over 23 years. (24-1605)