Los Angeles

LA County Board

September 10, 2024 Item #92

Agenda Item 92

92. Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Samuel Nelson v. County of Los\nAngeles, et al.\nLos Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement\nof the matter entitled, Samuel Nelson v. County of Los Angeles, et al.,\nUnited States District Court Case No.: 2:22-cv-00832, in the amount of\n$7,000,000, and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to\nimplement this settlement from the Sheriff's Department's budget.\nThis civil rights lawsuit concerns allegations of excessive force arising out of\nPlaintiff's detention and arrest by a Sheriff's Department deputy. (24-3642)