CASE SU~~ARY

INFORMATION ON PROPOSED SETTLEMENT O~ LITIGATION

CASE NAME

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COURT

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COUNTY DEPARTMENT

Ezequiel Garcia v. County of Los Angeles, et al.

MCO27810

Los Angeles Superior Court

March 7, 2018

Department of Children and Family Services

PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AMOUNT $ 90,000

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF

COUNTY COUNSEL ATTORNEY

Stephen L. Rishoff, Accident Attorneys

Michael J. Gordon, County Counsel

Allen L. Thomas, Thomas Law Firm, Inc.

NATURE OF CASE

PAID ATTORNEY FEES, 1'O DATE

PAID COSTS, TO D,~TE

On October 2, 2017, Plaintiff Ezequiel Garca wasrear-ended by an employee of the Department ofChildren and Family Servies as they came upontraffic congestion at the intersection of Avenue Rand 17th Street East in Palmdale. Mr. Garciasustained injuries as a result of the incident.

$ 18,957

$ 10,401

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CASE SUMMARY

lP~FORMATION OIV PROPOSED SE~'TLEMENT ~F LITIGATION

CASE NAME

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COURT

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COUNTY DEPARTMENT

Jeffrey Wilkes v. County of Los Angeles, et al.

BC617608

Los Angeles Superior Court

April 19, 2016

Department of Public Works

PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AMOUNT $ 75,000

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF

COUNTY COUNSEL ATTORNEY

Mary Caruso, Alder Law, PC

Michael J. Gordon, County Counsel

John M. Coleman, Coleman and Associates

NATURE OF CASE

PAID ATTORNEY FEES, TO DATE

PAID COSTS, TO DATE

On December 20, 2015, Plaintiff Jeffrey Wilkes wasdriving a motorcycle westbound on Valley boulevardin an unincorporated area of the County nearLa Puente when he encountered a pothole in theroadway which caused him to lose control of hismotorcycle and crash. Mr. Wilkes sustained injuriesas a result of the incident.

$ 66,052

$ 25,568

HOA.102632193.1

CASE SUMMARY

INFORMATIQN ON PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION

CASE NAME

CASE NUMBER

COURT

DATE FILED

COUNTY DEPARTMENT

PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AMOUNT

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF

COUNTY COUNSEL ATTORNEY

NATURE OF CASE

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Salvador Perez v. City of Whittier, et al.

BC599283

Los Angeles Superior Court

October 28, 2015

Department of Public Works

$ 66,667

Christopher E. RussellRussell &Lazarus APC

Richard K. KudoPrincipal Deputy County Counsel

On October 20, 2014, plaintiff Salvador Perez, then14 years old, was injured when he inadvertentlyrode his skateboard over an exposed metal signpostfooter embedded in the sidewalk protruding abovethe sidewalk by approxim~tcly two to four inches.The footer caused him to fall off his skateboard andstrike the ground. The incident occurred on the westsidewalk of northbound Carmenita Road near theintersection of Trumball Street, in an unincorporatedarea of South Whittier. Plaintiff claims to havesuffered injuries as a result of the incident. Due tothe risks and uncertainties of litigation, a full andfinal settlement of the case is warranted.

$ 142,314

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CASE SUMMARY

INFORMATION ON PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION

CASE NAME

CASE NUMBER

COURT

DATE FILED

COUNTY DEPARTMENT

PROPOSED SEl"TLEMENT AMOUNT

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF

COUNTY COUNSEL ATTORNEY

NATURE O~ CASE

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Jacob Soto, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al.

MCO27678

Los Angeles Superior Court

January 23, 2018

Department of Public Works

$ 91,000

Eric C. BonholtzerBall & Bonholtzer

Richard K. KudoPrincipal Deputy County Counsel

This c~~e involves a multiple fafality, dangerouscondition of public property, solo vehicle accidentthat occurred on February 4, 2017, whenSamantha Lozano lost control of her Infiniti G20sedan while driving westbound on PalmdaleBoulevard, just west of 130th Street East, in theunincorporated area of the County, near the City ofPalmdale. Ms. Lozano was driving five passengers.Her boyfriend Sodel Wissar was seated in the frontpassenger seat while Jacob Soto, Brandon Banos,Talia Novak, and Steven Wissar were all seated,unbelted, in the back peat. Ms. Novak and StevenWissar died as a result of the accident. Their minorchildren, plaintiffs A.R.W. and I.W., filed suit for thewrongful death of Ms. Novak and Steven Wissar.Plaintiffs yodel Wissar, Mr. Soto, and Mr. Banosclaim to have suffered injuries and damages fromthe accident. Due to the risks and uncertainties oflitigation, a full and final settlement of the case iswarranted.

~ 52,667

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CASE SUMMARY

INFORMATION QN PI2QPO~ED SETTLEMENT OE LITIGATION

CASE NAME

CASE NUMBER

COURT

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COUNTY DEPARTMENT

Janell Alexander v. County of Los Angeles, et al.

BC677508

Los Angeles Superior Court

September 27, 2017

Sheriffs Department

PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AMOUNT $ 39,999

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF

COUNTY COUNSEL ATTORNEY

IVATIJR~ OF CASE

PAID ATTORNEY FEES, TO DATE

Mindy Bish, Bish Law

Kelsey Nau, Deputy County Counsel

The lawsuit arises from a motor vehicle collision thatoccurred on September 15, 2016, in which PlaintiffJanell Alexander was injured when LASD volunteeron patrol, Benito Licon made a left turn in front ofher vehicle. Due to the risks and uncertainties oflitigation, a full and final settlement of the case iswarranted.

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$ 977

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CASE SIJE~lMARIa'

CASE NAME

CASE NUMBER

COURT

DATE FILED

COUNTY DEPART(VIENT

PROPOSED SETTLEMENT P~~OUNT

ATTOF2NEY FOR PLAINTIFF

GOUR~TY CCJIJNS~~ Al'TORNEY

Los Angeles County Hall of Justice DewateringAdministrative Notice of Violation

Los Angeles Regional Water C~uality Control hoardClaim IVo. 7Q14-2870-0001-613-2372

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Sheriffs Dsparfiment

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Los Angeles F2egional Water Quality Control Board

Laura 1`. Jacobson, Deputy County Counsel

Tracey J. Egoscue, Egoscue Law Group

NATURE CAF CASE

PAID ATTORNEY FEES, TO DA~"E

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The Natianal Pollution Discharge EliminationSy~t~m issued a permit violation of efifluentlimifiations to be enforced by the Los AngelesRegional Water Quality Control hoard to the LosAngeles County Hall of Justice Utility Plant.

$ 29, 071

$ 51,930

HQA.102608691.1

COUNTY OF LOS APIGELES CLAIMS BOARD

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

1. Ca11 t~ Order.

This meeting of the County of Los Angeles Claims Board was called to order at9:33 a.m. The meeting was held in the Executive Conference Room, 648 Kenneth HahnHall of Administration, Los Angeles, California.

Claims Board Members present at the meeting were: Chair Steve Robles, Arlene Barrera andAdrienne Byers.

Other persons in attendance at the meeting were: Office of the County Counsel: Amie Park,Richard Kudo, LaTasha Corry, Jonathan McCaverty, Kelsey Nau, Richard Hsueh, Rick Brouwer,Stacey Lee, Rosanne Wong, and Adrian Gragas; Sheriffs Department: Chris Reed, JohnLecravain, Kerry Carter, April Tardy, Duane Allen, Chris Marks, Martin Rodriguez, and KevinPearcy; Department of Parks and Recreation: Donald Limbrick and Malou Rubio; Department ofPublic Works: Jim Sporks and Jeffrey Howard; Public Library: Susan Fowler, Stacey Simpson,and Crystal Dovalina; Outside Counsel: Paul Beach.

~. Oppor~u~ity fir s~embe~~ e~f the public to aeldre~s the Ciaorns hoard o~ st~~s ofinterest w6thin the subject matter jurisdic#ion of the Clairras Board.

No members of the public addressed the Claims Board.

3. Ctosed Session —Conference with legal Counsel —Existing ~itigafi~n{Subdivisioca ~a} of Gc~vernra~ent Code secti~s~ 54956.9)

At 9:35 a.m., the Chairperson adjourned the meeting into Closed Session to discuss theitems listed as 4(a) through 4(i).

4. Report of actions takea~ an Closed Sessi~r~.

Af 11:08 a.m., the Claims Board reconvened in open session and reporfed the actionstaken in Closed Session as follows:

ae Claudia Herrera. et al. v. L.os Anc~eEes unified S~h~~t Distric#, et al.United Stat~~ Distrait C~~a~t Cage N~ae CV 17- 069

This wrongful death lawsuit ari~e~ from an incident that occurred at a CountyDepartment of Parks and Recreation swimming pool.

Action Taken:

the Maims ~o~rd recomrn~nded to the hoard of ~upervi~ors the ~ettlernent of this~~t~~r it tl~~ ar~~~a~~ ~f ~, ~2~,~OQ.

\fete: Ayes: 3 — ~t~v~ ~bl~~, Arler►~ ~~rrer~, ~r~d Adrier~r~e ~y~r~

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b. Mariluna Mostacero v. County of Los Angeles. et at.l.os Angeles Supereor Court Case No.: BC 674 521

This lawsuit arises from a slip and fall at a County Park; settlement is recommendedin the amount of $80,000.

Action Taken:

The Claims Board approved the settlement of this matter in the amount of $80,000.

Vote: Ayes: 3 —Steve Robles, Arlene Barrera, and Adrienne Byers

c. Jarrell Alexander v. County of Los AngeEes, et a9.Los Angles Superior Court Case No.: BC 677 508

This lawsuit arises from injuries allegedly sustained in a vehicle accident involving aSherififi's Department employee.

Action Taken:

The Claims Board continued this item to a future meeting date.

Vote: Ayes: 3 —Steve Robles, Arlene Barrera, and Adrienne Byers

d. Adrian ~arrera Vil6a v. County of Los Angetes. et al.Loy Ar~g~fe~ S~p~ri~~ Court Cage No.: ~C 695 g93

This lawsuit arises from injuries allegedly sustained in ~ vehicle aceide~t i~volvi~g aSheriff s Department employee.

Action Taken:

The Claims Board approved the settlement of this matter in the amount of $40,000.

Vote: Ayes: 3 —Steve Robles, Arlene Barrera, and Adrienne Byers

e. Jobe Dansbv. et af. v. Co~anty of ~o~ Ac~c~eles, et al.Ur~ifed States ~istr~~t Coaar~ Cass No.: 2:1~~C~/-fl5~66

This lawsuit alleges federal civil rights violations, false arrest, and the initiation ofcourt proceedings seeking to remove Plaintiffs children from her care.

Action Taken:

`fhe Claims Board recommended to the Board of supervisors the settlement of thismatter in the amount of $135,000.

Vote: Ayes: 3 —Steve Roble, Arlene ~~rrera, aid Adrienne ~yer~

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#. Alicia C. v. County of Los Angeles, et ai.Los Angeles Su~ericsr Court Case No.: BC 694 991

This lawsuit alleges negligence and civil rights violations against a Sheriffs Deputy.

Action Taken:

Thy Claims Board approved the settlement of this matter in the amount of $70,000.

Vote: Ayes: 3 —Steve Robles, Arlene Barrera, and Adrienne Byers

g. Michelle Martin v. County of Los Angeles, e# al,Orange County Superior Court Case No.: 3Q-2017-0095fl546

Joanna Vitefa v. County of Los Angeles, e# ai.Orange County Superior Cour# Case Nc~.: 30-201700959546

These consolidated lawsuits involve a multiple vehicle accident involving Plaintiffsand a Sheriff s Deputy.

Action Taken:

The Claims Board approved fhe settler~e~t of this matter in the amount ofi $23,000.

Vote: Ayes: 3 —Steve Robles, Arlene Barrera, and Adrienne dyers

h. B~4aria B~rtc~~r~:n v. ~~~x~t~ of Los Arz~t~l~~. et a9.dos A~ge[es Superior Court Case No.: BC 594 644

This lawsuit concerns allegations that an employee from the Department of PublicWorks was subjected to employment discrimination.

Action Taken:

The Claims Board approved the settlement of this matter in the amount of $100,000.

Vote: Ayes: 3 —Steve Robles, Arlene Barrera, and Adrienne Byers

is Mavc~elines 12omeraa Conde ve Coun#v of Los Angeles Putali~ Libraryl.os Angeles Superior Court Case No.. BC 713 659

This lawsuit concerns allegations that an employee from the Los Angeles CountyPublic Library was subjected to employment discrimination.

Action Taken:

The Claims Board approved the settlement of this matter in the amount of $57,500.

V~t~: ,4ye~: 3 —Steve Robles, Arline B~rrera, and Adrienne dyers

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5. Approval of the Minutes of tine August 19, 2019, regular meeting of the Claims Board.

Action Taken:

The Claims Board approved the minutes.

Vote: Ayes: 3 —Steve Robles, Arlene Barrera and Adrienne Byers

6. t#ems not on the posted agenda, to be referred to staff or placed on the agenda forac#ios~ at a further meeting of the Board, or matters requiring immediate actionF~ecause of emergency situation or where fihe need to #ake immediate action came tothe attentia~ of the hoard subseq~rent to the posting of the agenda.

No such matters were discussed.

7. Acijournrrter~t.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:10 a.m.

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