STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS

FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLAIMS BOARD

HELD IN ROOM 648 OF THE KENNETH HAHN HALL OF ADMINISTRATION,

500 WEST TEMPLE STREET, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90012

ON MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2017, AT 9:30 A.M.

Present: Chair John Naimo, Steve Robles, and Roger Granbo

Call to Order.

2. Opportunity for members of the public to address the Claims Board on items ofinterest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Claims Board.

No members of the public addressed the Claims Board.

3. Closed Session —Conference with Legal Counsel —Existing Litigation(Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54956.9).

a. Marina Morales v. State of California, et al.Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. MC 022 261

This dangerous condition lawsuit against the Department ofPublic Works arises from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident.

Action Taken:

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

Vote: Ayes: 3 —John Naimo, Steve Robles, and Roger Granbo

See Supporting Document

b. Belia Perez, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al.United States District Court Case No. CV 15-09585

This wrongful death lawsuit concerns allegations of excessiveforce during a vehicle pursuit when Plaintiff was shot while he fledfrom Sheriffs Deputies.

Action Taken:

The Claims Board recommended to the Board of Supervisors thesettlement of this matter in the amount of $400,000.

Vote: Ayes: 3 —John Naimo, Steve Robles, and Roger Granbo

See Supportin4 Documents

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c. Jose Hernandez, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al.Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 588 831

This lawsuit concerns allegations of negligence, assault andbattery by Sheriff's Deputies when Plaintiff was accidentally shotin the leg while they responded to an altercation with a neighbor.

Action Taken:

The Claims Board recommended to the Board of Supervisor thesettlement of this matter in the amount of $2,000,000.

Vote: Ayes: 3 —John Naimo, Steve Robles, and Roger Granbo

See Supporting Document

d. Timothy Van Gordon v. Countv of Los Angeles, et al.United States District Court Case No. CV 16-04299

This lawsuit seeks compensation for injuries received by aninmate when he was assaulted by another inmate while in thecustody of the Sheriffs Department.

Action Taken:

The Claims Board approved the settlement of this matter in theamount of $50,000.

Vote: Ayes: 3 —John Naimo, Steve Robles, and Roger Granbo

See Supporting Document

e. Brian Cesar Zamora v. County of Los Angeles, et al.United States District Court Case No. CV 15-05405

This lawsuit alleges that Sheriffs Deputies violated Plaintiff's civilrights and the Americans with Disabilities Act by being deliberatelyindifferent to his communication and medical needs while he wasincarcerated.

Action Taken:

The Claims Board approved the settlement of this matter in theamount of $55,000.

Vote: Ayes: 3 —John Naimo, Steve Robles, and Roger Granbo

See Supporting Document

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f. Del Rey Marketing, et al. v. County of Los AngelesLos Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 162 425

This breach of contract lawsuit against the Department of Parksand Recreations concerns a cancellation of the use of the WhittierNarrows Recreation area two weeks before Plaintiffs scheduledevent occurred.

Actin Taken'

The Claims Board approved the settlement of this matter in theamount of $65,000.

Vote: Ayes: 3 —John Naimo, Steve Robles, and Roger Granbo

See Supporting Document

g. Cody K. v. County of Los Angeles, et al.Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 558 280

This lawsuit concerns allegations of civil rights violations andbreach of mandatory duties by the Department of Children andFamily Services when Plaintiff was in a foster home where he wassexually molested by another foster youth.

A~tinn Taken•

The Claims Board approved the settlement of this matter in theamount of $55,000.

Vote: Ayes: 3 —John Naimo, Steve Robles, and Roger Granbo

See Supporting Document

4. Report of actions taken in Closed Session.

The Claims Board reconvened in open session and reported the actions taken in ClosedSession as indicated under Agenda Item No. 3 above.

5. Approval of the minutes of the June 5, 2017, regular meeting of the Claims Board.

Action Taken:

The Claims Board approved the minutes.

Vote: Ayes: 3 —John Naimo, Steve Robles, and Roger Granbo

See Supporting Document

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6. Items not on the posted agenda, to be referred to staff or placed on the agenda foraction at a further meeting of the Board, or matters requiring immediate actionbecause of emergency situation or where the need to take immediate action cameto the attention of the Board subsequent to the posting of the agenda.

No such matters were discussed.

7. Adjournment.

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INFORMATION 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

Marina Morales v. State of California, et al.

MC 022261

Los Angeles Superior Court

January 20, 2011

Department of Public Works

$ 100,000

R. Rex Perris, Esquire

Michael J. Gordon,Deputy County Counsel

On March 12, 2010, Ms. Morales was a passengerin vehicle traveling northbound on Sierra Highway,near Pearblossom Highway, when the vehicle drivenby co-defendant Elmer Mejia crossed over from thesouthbound lanes of travel and collided withMs. Morales' vehicle. Ms. Morales claims theroadway was in a dangerous condition because itlacked a median barrier, and due to the placementof k-rails that temporarily eliminated one of the twonorthbound lanes of travel while utility relocationwas taking place. Ms. Morales claims she sufferedseveral bodily injuries. She also claims a loss ofpast and future earnings.

Due to the risks and uncertainties of litigation, a fulland final settlement of the case in the amount of$100,000 is recommended.

PAID ATTORNEY FEES, TO DATE

PAID COSTS, TO DATE

$ 407, 042

$ 63,312

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CASE SUMMARY

INFORMATION ON PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION

CASE NAME

CASE NUMBER

COURT

DATE FILED

COUNTY DEPARTMENT

Belia Perez, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al.

CV 15-09585

United States District Court

December 14, 2015

Sheriffs Department

PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AMOUNT $ 400,000

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF

COUNTY COUNSEL ATTORNEY

NATURE OF CASE

PAID ATTORNEY FEES, TO DATE

PAID COSTS, TO DATE

Law Offices of Dale K. Galipo

Diane ReaganPrincipal Deputy County Counsel

This is a recommendation to settle for $400,000,including attorneys' fees and costs, a federal civilrights and State-law wrongful death lawsuit filed byAntonio Perez's parents, Belia and Mario Perez,against the County and a Sheriffs Deputy. AntonioPerez was shot and killed following an extendedpolice pursuit of several stolen vehicles inHuntington Park.

$ 48,553

$ 57,081

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Case Name: B ie is Perez. et at. v. Courtty of Los Angeles, et ai.

~umrtt~ary ~Ct~rr~~ty~ ,~►ct~c~i~ P~~n

The intent of this forte is to assist depattments~ in ~uri~ing ~ corrective action plan summary for attachment

to the settlement documents c{eu~loped far the Baard of supervisors and/or the Couk~ty of Las Angeles

Glair~s Board. The summary sht~ultt b~ a specific overview ~f the c(~imsll~wsuits' identified root causes

and: corrective actions {sf~tus, time frame, and respansibia party. This summary dogs not replace the

Corrective/~ctic~n i'lan form. If there is a question related to confidentiality, please cansulf County Caun~el.

[safe of inoidenf/event: March 12, 2015, at 6:36 p.m.

briefly provide a description Belta. Fe,~z. et al, v, Caunty,nf Los Angeles

of the incldentlevent: Summary Corrective Action Plan 2017-0'f4

do M~Ech 12, 2015, at appraxfmateiy ~:1~ p.m., two deputy sheriffs from

Century Station were driving a marked Sheriff's patrol vehfic[e in the area

of CalifoFtria street and Same Fe Avenue in Nuntington Park. The deputy

stteriff5 pbsenred a glean 2000 Honda Civic perked slang the cut~b that

was occupied by a male Hispanic driver (later identified as the decedent}

and: a female Mispani~ passenger, Upon seeing the patrol ear, the

decedent appeared stagytied, then quickly drove the Monda away from the

curb end proceeded in the apposite direction frorrk the deputy sheriffs.

The deputy sheriffs turned tFrei~ vehicle around, go# behine~ the Honda,

and perfarm~d a record$ cheek on the vahicle"s license pate. Affer

making a few tarn; the Honda was able to get same distance away from

the deputy sheriffs end: rrtacf~ a turn out ~f their view. 'The deputy sheriffs

temporarily last sig~it o~ t[~e Honela but q~rickly loc~t~d it in g ne8rby

alfeyv►!ay, Thy Honda wss'Found to h~v~ collided with another vehicle infh~ ~~I~}rway and both the vehicle's pass~nger~ had apparently fled on

foot:

As they approaefiecf the vehicle. the records cheek ofi the Honda's license

plafe rekumed anct identified it as a reported stolen vehicle, The deputy

sYEeriffa. requestetk addittana! assi~fance, Numerous assisting depuEy

sh~rlffs and an fir uni# r~spondec~ to the aria.

As the deputy sheriffs set up a containment and Searched the nearby

a~e~, they located several witnesses who poinfec~ out the East seen

direction of the fleeing. occupants, Cunning southbound on Santa Fe

Avenue,

The first v~ifness told an assisting deputy sheriff (the ti~[cd d~~uty sheriff)that shy sew the decedent use his righf hand to pull a black firearm ou#

from the right side of his waist area, as he ran frarrr the skoler~ Honda. The

tG~ird depu#y sheriff subsequently broadcast over the radio that the

cxutstanding male driver was armed with: a firearm.

The Second witness (a rgsPdent on Live yak Street} opened her front

security door tQ checl~ ors a noise she heard outside. The decedent

quickly acrd forcefully p~stred fhe secon~4 witness out of hCs way, as he ran

into her residence. Out of fear, the second witnes$_ fEed her home and

flagged down the fourth deputy sheriff that was passing outside, As the

second witness was talking with the. fourti~ depaty sheriff, kF~e decedent

can southbound across Live Oak Streat, down a driveway towards the

hause'~ back and and continued southbound ouf o~ si ht. 'Che seoond

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witness pointed ouC the decedent and said, "That's himl" The fourthdeputy sheriff broadcast the decedent`s location and indicated he wasrunning tov~rards Flawer Street..

As the depufy sheriffs converged an the decedent's last seen location, athird witness oiled 911, sfatir~g that he saw the decedent run ittto thebackyard of his neighbor's house on Flower Street. The third witness lostsight. of the decedent in his neighbor's backyard, then heard a loud cashconsistent v~ith a door being forcefully smashed open.

IVleanwhile, the residents of a house ~n Flower Street, feared that anunknown person was locked inside a bedraor~ of their house because thedoor can only be locked from the inside and their dog was barking in thebeciraom's direction. In fear of an intruder in their home, the residentsexited- their home and enc4unk~red the fifth and sixth deputy sherififs' thathad just pulled up to their house.

While continuing fo monitor his neighbor's house, the third witness sawthe decedent appear again in the same Flower Street house's backyard,The third witness advised dispatch that the decedent had changed .hisclothes aid was now wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt andorange shorts, both of which were ii(-fitting. The decedent crouched downnext to a wail in the backyard and appeared tp be hiding, then stood upand walked along the side of the house, towards Flower Street.

While talking with tha Flower Street residents about a possible unknAwnintruder, the fifth deputy sheriff obserued ti~~ decedent walking on thenorth sidewalk of ~Icawer Street. and recognized that he matched thesuspect descriptia:n, was visibly winded, and was "glistening with sweat."

The fifth deputy sheriff ordered fhe decedent to stop, pre5erit t~is hands,and to lie on the ground. Tti~ decedent did: not stop anc~ cantinu~d to walktoward the fifth end sixth deputy sheriffs with his hands in €pis pockets.The decedent mamentari4y acfed as if he was gping fa step, bit insteadmade a "quick jerk movement" and ran past the two deputy sheriffs andcontinued running southbound across the street. The deputy sheriffspursued the decedenfi an foot across Flower Street while continuing toorder him to stop and show hia hands.

The decedent ran up a driveway wikh a closed sliding vehicle gate in thefront yard. The decedent sftspped running, spun his body around to facethe fifth depufy sheriff, and reached. info his waistband with boftt of hishands. As the decedent reached into Cris waist~~nd, tha fifth deputysheriff yelled for him ko put his hands up.

Based on the earlier radio broadcast advising that a witness Saw thesuspect pu{I a gust from hip waistband, the fifEh deputy sheriff believed thedecedent was armed wifh a firearm. W[~en the ciecedsnt failed to complyand reached into his waistband, the fifth deputy sheriff feared that thedecedent was- retri~uin~ a gun froEn his waistband end was going to shoothim and/or his partner, who vas standing right behind him. For his awnprotection and the pratecEion of others, the fifth deputy sheriff find threerounds from his duty weapon ~t the decedenf, strikifi~ €he deced~rit three

~ Whi1e en-route to the scene, the fifth and Sixth De{~~rty sheriffs heart! the third deputy sherztf's eadio broadcastregarding t}~e decedent being seen to have a firearm in his hand as lie tied from the stolen fionda. ~'l~is led bothdeputy sheriffs to believe Chat the decedent was a~~nted and dan~eraus.

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times. After the three gunshots, the decedent fell to the ground. The fiFthdeputy sheriff was- approximately five feet from the. decedent when theshooting oncurred,

Thy deputy sheriffs handcuffed the decedent as he was on the ground.The sixth deputy sheriff used his radio to advise of tha deputy involvedshacating and requested paramedics for the decedenf.

Los Angeles County dire Department. personnel responded to the scene.Emergency, life-saving, medical treatment fpr the decedent wasunsuccessful and the decedent wes pronounced dead at the scene by firedepartment personnel.

The female passengerwas apprehended' by assisting deputy sheriffs nearCalifornian Street and pacific Boulevard moments after the shooting. Shewas questioned. by homicide detectives and was released from the scene.

The search of the decedent and the surrounding area dirt not reveal afirearm.

1. briefly describe khe root causefsl of the claim/lawsuit:

A bepartrnent root cause i~ this incident was the lack of avaifabili#y to deploy a Taxer as ~ less lethalop~ian upon contact with the decedent, as he ignored their commands. Bath deputy sheriffs at theconclusiar~ of this incident d'id not have Taxers avail~b(e for deploy►nent..

A non-Qeparfinent root cause- in this incidenk was the decedent`s failure to comply with the lawful ordersof Los Angeles County deputy sheriffs. Instead of obeying orders, the decedent ran from and pastseveral deputy sheriffs and, ultimately, made threatening maverrYents as he turned towards the deputysheriffs by r~aehing with both hands into h1s viaistband area.

The decedent's actions causad the fifth deputy sh~rfff to fear that he and his partner were about to beshot, prompting a deputy involved shooting.

Briefly describe. reComrrm~nded corrective actions:(Include each cprrective action, due date, responsi6lg party, and any disciplinary actions if appropriate)

The incident was irtivesfigated by the Sheriff Department's Homicide bureau to d~termine if an:y criminalmisconduct occurred. On April 6, 2018, the Las Rngeles County Qistrict Attorney's Office concluded thedeputy sheriff acted lawfully, in self-defense and in the defense ~f others, when he used deadly forceagainst the decedent.

This incident wa:s investigated bx representatives aF the Sheriff Department's Internal Affairs Bureau todetermine if any administrative misconduct occurred before, during_, ar after this incident. Theinves~igetion results were presented to an Executive Farce. Review Committee (EFRC) for evaluation.On March 9, 2017, the EFRC determined the us.e of deadly force and the tactics. used were withinDepartment- policy.

century Station has recently purchased enough Taxers in order for each deputy sheriff patrol unit,including sergeants,. to be equipped with ore during their shift.

Century Station has implemented a recurrent Taxer training program to improve device familiarizationand use. The Taxer train(ng incorporates scenario-based situations as weFl as a written examinatign.

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Additional training far all deputy sheriffs assigned to Century Sta#ian will be sought at the Tactics and

Survival Unit regarding responses to cri#ical incidents. Classes will be scheduled utilizing theDepartment Situation Simulation Trailer and the Multiple Interactive I..earni~g Objective platform.Century Station field training officers have already attended this teaining as a group.

Re-curr~nk training a€ Century Station has been implemented on an ongoing basis. This trainingincprporates sc~netio based situations similar to this incident. Emergency radio broadcast procedureshave also been implemented utilizing both scenario based situations as well as re-current review of

policies and procedures.

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3. Are the corrective actions addressing Cl~partment-wide system issues?

❑ Yes —The corrective actfans address Q~partment-wide system issues.

~ No —The corrective actions are only applicable to the affected parties.

Las An~eles_County_Sheriffs Qepartment

Na(TtB: (Risk Management Caordinatora

~ Scott ~. Jahnsan, CaptainF2isk Management Bureau

Signature: ~ Date: ~i

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~ N~i11e: (Department Heady ~

Karyn Mannis, ChiefProfessional Standards and Training tliuision

Sfgnatur~: f Date:i

thief Executive Office Risk Management t~ispector Ge~eraf USE ~h1LY

Are the cnrtective actions applicable to otter departments within the County?

~ Yes, tho corrective actions potentially have County-wide ~pplicabi~ity.

Na, the corrective ackians are applicable only to tills Department.

Natl't@: (Risk Menngement Inspector Gsnarai)

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CASE SUMMARY

INFORMATION 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

Jose Hernandez, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, etal.

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Los Angeles Superior Court

August 5, 2015

Sheriffs Department

$ 2,000,000

Michelle A. MacDonald, EsquireGray Duffy, LLP

Millicent L. RolonPrincipal Deputy County Counsel

This is a recommendation to settle for $2,000,000 alawsuit filed by Jose Hernandez, individually and asGuardian Ad Litem for his minor son, Edwin H.,against the County, Sheriffs Department ("LASD"),and four Sheriff's Deputies, alleging negligence, andassault and battery after Mr. Hernandez wasaccidentally shot in the leg by the Sheriff s Deputies.

Given the risks and uncertainties of litigation, areasonable settlement at this time will avoid furtherlitigation costs. Therefore, a full and final settlementof the case in the amount of $2,000,000 isrecommended.

PAID ATTORNEY FEES, TO DATE

PAID COSTS, TO DATE

$ 77,275

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CASE SUMMARY

INFORMATION ON PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION

CASE NAME Timothy Van Gordon v. County of Los Angeles, etal.

CASE NUMBER CV 16-04299 FMO (JCx)

COURT

DATE FILED

COUNTY DEPARTMENT

United States District Court

July 26, 2016

Sheriff's Department

PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AMOUNT $ 50,000

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF

COUNTY COUNSEL ATTORNEY

NATURE OF CASE

PAID ATTORNEY FEES, TO DATE

PAID COSTS, TO DATE

Robert F. Brennan, Esq.

Timothy J. KralSenior Deputy County Counsel

This is a recommendation to settle for $50,000,inclusive of attorneys' fees and costs, a federal civilrights and negligence lawsuit in which PlaintiffTimothy Van Gordon alleges jail staff failed toproperly protect him from an assault by anotherinmate.

Given the risks and uncertainties of litigation, areasonable settlement at this time will avoid furtherlitigation costs. Therefore, a full and final settlementof the case in the amount of $50,000 isrecommended.

$ 46,949

$ 1, 324

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CASE SUMMARY

INFORMATION 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

Brian Cesar Zamora v. County of Los Angeles, et al.

CV 15-05405

United States District Court

September 18, 2015

Sheriffs Department

$ 55,000

Greg W. Garrotto,Esq.Law Offices of Greg W. Garrotto

Timothy KralSenior Deputy County Counsel

This is a recommendation to settle for $55,000,inclusive of attorneys' fees and costs, a federal civilrights and Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuit filedby Brian Cesar Zamora against the County and threeSheriff s Deputies alleging he was denied access tojail programs, services, and activities because he isdeaf.

Given the risks and uncertainties of litigation, areasonable settlement at this time will avoid furtherlitigation costs. Therefore, a full and final settlementof the case in the amount of $55,000 isrecommended.

PAID ATTORNEY FEES, TO DATE

PAID COSTS, TO DATE

$ 60,219

$ 3,450

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CASE SUMMARY

INFORMATION 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

PAID ATTORNEY FEES, TO DATE

PAID COSTS, TO DATE

Del Rey Marketing, et al. v. County of Los Angeles

BC612425

Los Angeles Superior CourtStanley Mosk Courthouse

March 2, 2016

Department of Parks and Recreation

$ 65, 000

Alex Kolodin, Esq.Blake Mayes, Esq.Mark Leen, Esq.

Dusan PavlovicSenior Deputy County Counsel

This is a recommendation to settle for $65,000 alawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court by DelRey Marketing, Inc. and Del Rey Entertainment, Inc.alleging that the County breached a contract withPlaintiffs by cancelling the September 2014 MexicanIndependence Day festival at the Whittier NarrowsRecreation Area, thereby forcing them to relocatethe festival to another venue two weeks before itwas scheduled to occur and causing them to incursubstantial monetary damages.

$ 10,843

$ 15

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CASE SUMMARY

INFORMATION 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

PAID ATTORNEY FEES, TO DATE

PAID COSTS, TO DATE

Cody K. v. County of Los Angeles, et al.

BC 558280

Los Angeles Superior Court

August 7, 2011

Department of Children and Family Services

$ 55,000

Law Office of Sanford Jossen

Armita Radjabian, Deputy County CounselLaw Office of David Weiss

This is a recommendation to settle for $55,000 thelawsuit filed by Plaintiff Cody K. against the Countyof Los Angeles and other defendants, allegingpersonal injury claims, including breach ofmandatory duties, and violation of his civil rights.

$ 51, 600

$ 3,184

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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CLAIMS BOARD

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

JUNE 5, 2017

1. Call to Order.

This meeting of the County of Los Angeles Claims Board was called to order at

9:32 a.m. The meeting was held in the Executive Conference Room, 648 Kenneth Hahn

Hall of Administration, Los Angeles, California.

Claims Board Members present at the meeting were: Chair John Naimo, Steve Robles, and

Roger Granbo.

Other persons in attendance at the meeting were: Office of the County Counsel: Michael

Gordon, Millicent Rolon, Jonathan McCaverty, Jennifer Lehman, Joyce Aiello, Peter Bollinger,

Kevin Engelien, Stacey Lee, Catherine Mathers, and Craig Hoetger; Public Health: Ferdows

Rashidian; Public Defender: Terri Towey, Michael Suzuki; Sheriff's Department: Michael

Thatcher, Curtis Jensen, Alicia Argi, Christy Guyovich, April Carter, Kevin Pearcy, and Dominic

Dannan; Fire Department: William McC~oud, Julia Bennett; Child Support Services: Tammy

Nakada; Department of Children and Family Services: Christina Lee; and Outside Counsel:

Diana Ratcliff.

2. Opportunity for members of the public to address the Claims Board on items of

interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Claims Board.

One member of the public addressed the Claims Board.

3. Closed Session —Conference with Legal Counsel —Existing Litigation

(Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54956.9)

At 9:34 a.m., the Chairperson adjourned the meeting into Closed Session to discuss the

items listed as 4(a) through 4(i) below.

4. Report of actions taken in Closed Session.

At 11:05 a.m., the Claims Board reconvened in open session and reported the actions

taken in Closed Session as follows:

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a. Vladimir Factor v. County of Los Angeles, et al.

Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 575 259

This lawsuit arises from alleged injuries sustained in a vehicle

accident involving an on-duty employee from the Department of

Public Health.

Action Taken:

The Claims Board approved the settlement of this matter in the

amount of $30,000.

Vote: Ayes: 3 —John Naimo, Steve Robles, and Roger Granbo

b. Ernesto Pena, Jr., by and through his Guardian Ad Litem,

Emiliano Pena v. Marie Girolamo et al.

Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 568 400

This lawsuit arises from allegations that a Public Defender failed

to provide Plaintiff, a mentally incompetent adult, with adequate

and legal representation.

Action Taken:

The Claims Board recommended to the Board of Supervisors the

settlement of this matter in the amount of $489,500.

Vote: Ayes: 3 -John Naimo, Steve Robles, and Roger Granbo

c. N.L.A., et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al.

United States District Court Case No. CV 15-02431

This wrongful death lawsuit concerns allegations of federal civil

rights violations and excessive force when Plaintiff was shot while

he fought and fled from Sheriffs Deputies..

Action Taken:

The Claims Board recommended to the Board of Supervisor the

settlement of this matter in the amount of $2,970,000.

Vote: Ayes: 3 —John Naimo, Steve Robles, and Roger Granbo

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d. Claim of Tenaya Brown

Claimant alleges that the Sheriff's Department failed to protect her

from false rumors which caused her ongoing humiliation, mental

and physical distress, and irreparable harm to her reputation.

Action Taken:

The Claims Board approved the settlement of this matter in the

amount of $45,000.

Vote: Ayes: 3 —John Naimo, Steve Robles, and Roger Granbo

e. Fernando Anava v. Countv of Los Angeles, et al.

Los Angeles Superior Court Cage No. BC 597 110

This lawsuit concerns allegations that an employee from the

Sheriffs Department was subjected to discrimination and

retaliation on the basis of his disability, and that the Department

failed to engage in an interactive process or provide reasonable

accommodation.

Action Taken:

The Claims Baard approved the settlement of this matter in the

amount of $75,000.

Vote: Ayes: 3 —John Naimo, Steve Robles, and Roger Granbo

f. Non-Litigated Claim of Humberto Cortez

This claim arises from alleged damages sustained in a vehicle

versus motorcycle accident involving an on-duty employee from

the Fire Department.

Action Taken:

The Claims Board approved the settlement of this matter in the

amount of $30,000.

Vote: Ayes: 3 —John Naimo, Steve Robles, and Roger Granbo

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g. Wiley Cranney v. County of Los Angeles

Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 619 749

This lawsuit concerns allegations that an employee from the Fire

Department was subjected to age and disability discrimination,

harassment, and retaliation.

Action Taken:

The Claims Board approved the settlement of this matter in the

amount of $92,000.

Vote: Ayes: 3 —John Naimo, Steve Robles, and Roger Granbo

h. Shahidah Carter v. County of Los Angeles

Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 559 177

This lawsuit concerns allegations tYaat an employee from the Child

Support Services Department was subjected to discrimination,

and harassment, and that the Department failed to engage in an

interactive process to provide reasonable accommodation.

Action Taken:

The Claims Board approved the settlement of this matter in the

amount of $96,000.

Vote: Ayes: 3 —John Naimo, Steve Robles, and Roger Granbo

Darick Hendrix v. County of Los Angeles

Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 553 018

This lawsuit concerns allegations that an employee from the

Department of Children and Family Services was subjected to

gender and disability discrimination, sexual harassment, and

retaliation, and that the Department failed to engage in the

interactive process to accommodate his disability.

Action Taken:

The Claims Board recommended to the Board of Supervisors the

settlement of this matter in the amount of $137,500.

Vote: Ayes: 3 —John Naimo, Steve Robles, and Roger Granbo

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5. Approval of the minutes of the May 15, 2017, regular meeting of the Claims Board.

Action Taken:

The Claims Board approved the minutes'.

Vote: Ayes: 3 —John Naimo, Steve Robles, and Roger Granbo

6. Items not on the posted agenda, to be referred to staff or placed on the agenda for

action at a further meeting of the Board, or matters requiring immediate action

because of emergency situation or where the need to take immediate action came

to the attention of the Board subsequent to the posting of the agenda.

No such matters were discussed.

7. Adjournment.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:07 a.m.

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CLAIMS BOARD

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