Los Angeles

LA County Board

August 06, 2024 Item #76

Agenda Item 76

76. Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Paola Araiza v. County of Los Angeles\nDepartment of Mental Health\nLos Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of\nthe matter entitled, Paola Araiza v. County of Los Angeles Department of Mental\nHealth, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV04285, in the amount of\n$145,000; and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this\nsettlement from the Department of Mental Health's budget.\nThis lawsuit concerns allegations that an employee of the Department of Mental\nHealth was subjected to disability discrimination, and failure to accommodate,\nand engage in the interactive process. (24-3053)