City of Los Angeles Lawsuits Over $100,000

Wrong arrest

Relates to an LAPD detective who led a witness to pick the wrong person for a murder he didn't commit. That person ended up serving 32 years. 🚔

Recs & Parks: Sexual Assault on a minor

Plaintiff appeals a summary judgment entered in favor of defendants Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (Cabrillo), the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, and the City of Los Angeles (collectively, the City). Plaintiff sued the City, alleging its adult employee sexually abused her while she was a 16-year-old intern at Cabrillo. She asserted causes of action against the City for (1) vicarious liability based on the employee's sexual abuse of a minor; (2) vicarious liability for the employee's intentional infliction of emotional distress; (3) negligence for the City's negligent hiring and supervision of the employee and failure to protect plaintiff from abuse; and (4) violation of the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA, Pen. Code, § 11166 et seq.) based on the failure to report suspected child abuse.

LAPD: excessive use of force and wrongful death

LAPD Officer Enrique Anzaldo shooting of Cesar Frias 4/5/16. "This matter involves an appeal from a judgment entered after a jury verdict in favor of the plaintiff" "AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw demands from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, as follows: a. $1,200,000 to The Sehat Law Firm, PLC and Juan Frias, due upon approval by December 15, 2020. b. $986,619.34 to Law Offices of Dale K. Galipo Client Trust Account, due upon approval by December 15, 2020. c. $2,302,440 to Law Offices of Dale K. Galipo Client Trust Account, due upon approval by August 15, 2021. d. $1,413,380.66 to Met Life Assignment Company, Inc. for the benefit of L.D., a minor, due by December 15, 2020. e. $134,032.50 to The Sehat Law Firm, PLC Client Trust Account, due by August 15, 2021.

LAPD: Personal Injury/Property Damage/Negligence

SARA LANGOLF v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 19STCV45459 - A woman was reportedly run over and injured by a police vehicle while sunbathing at Venice Beach on Easter Sunday. The collision was reported just after 2:10 p.m. along the 1000 block of Ocean Front Walk. Similar incidents have occurred in the past. LAPD said it does not have an alert system or broadcast system to warn people when cruisers are patrolling on the beach.

Transportation: public property hazard created motorbikes-car collision/death (multiple payouts)

Ken Babalyan, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., (see ID 8004040, multiple payouts)

Transportation: Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (multiple payouts)

TYLER SHEAR, ET AL. V. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, ET AL. LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. BC 702166- Plaintiffs Tyler Shear, Tanner Shear, and Alexandria Shear (“Plaintiffs”) allege that Damon Shear (the “Decedent”) was a pedestrian at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and Sunset Avenue within the City of Los Angeles when he was struck and killed by a vehicle driven by Yvon Chausseblanche. (Trellis.Law) The intersection has been the scene of serious collisions previously, and in recent years the City of Los Angeles has increased LAPD presence there to target unsafe driving behaviors around this intersection, and LADOT has installed “paddles” in the crosswalk to alert drivers to the presence of pedestrians crossing, and has updated markings approaching the crosswalk so they are more visible. Additionally, to help pedestrians cross more safely, the City applied for and Caltrans awarded federal money to add flashing beacons and ADA-compliant access ramps at the intersection — but Caltrans has yet to actually give the money to LADOT. (The money is part of a master grant for several dozen intersections citywide, many with extensive federal requirements, including environmental clearances and additional levels of review, and Caltrans will not award the money until it has reviewed, approved and cleared all 36 projects.)

Police/Class Action: Enforcement of gangs

Youth Justice Coalition, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., USDC Central District of California Case No. 16-cv-07932 YAP (RAOx)- Youth Justice Coalition v. City of Los Angeles is a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of thousands of Angelenos whom the Los Angeles police and prosecutors have unfairly subjected to restrictive "gang injunctions" without due process.

LAFD: Civil rights violations-discrimination, harassment, retaliation, Fair Employment and Housing Act, labor

This action arises out of Plaintiff, Emanuel Brown (“Plaintiff”)’s employment with Los Angeles Fire Department (“LAFD”). Plaintiff alleges that he joined the LAFD in September 2008 and was assigned to Fire Station 21 (“FS 21”) as a Firefighter and Paramedic, receiving numerous positive performance evaluations and other commendations. Further, Plaintiff, who is African American, alleges that he began experiencing race-based discrimination, harassment and retaliation beginning in or around April 19, 2017, when he found fecal matter inside the driver-side compartment of his ambulance. (the “Feces Incident”) Thereafter, Plaintiff alleges that he began speaking to various members of his crew and to his Captain to investigate and report the event. Further, Plaintiff alleges that in February 2018, he spoke to the Los Angeles Times about the incident and received discriminatory treatment from colleagues as a result. Finally, Plaintiff alleges that he was forced to request a transfer to FS 94 to escape the allegedly discriminatory conduct, losing out on bonus pay and suffering other damages because of the transfer and his colleagues’ harassing conduct.

LAFD paramedics: Malpractice - Torts, negligence/gross negligence

MATTHEW ALLEN HAUGLE JR., ET AL. v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. BC709005- On June 5, 2018, Plaintiffs Matthew Allen Haugle, Jr. (“MAH”), Matthew Haugle (“MH”), and Stephanie Haugle (“SH”) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendant City of Los Angeles (“City”) for negligence/gross negligence arising out of emergency paramedic services provided on August 26, 2017. Plaintiffs allege that on August 26, 2017, when SH was approximately 35 weeks into her pregnancy, she awoke at approximately 4 a.m. with severe abdominal pain, sweating, and weakness. Plaintiffs called the Los Angeles City Fire Department paramedics who responded to the location, but refused to transport SH to the hospital. Plaintiffs allege the paramedics stated SH did not need to go to the hospital because she was not bleeding and stated that SH was too fat for them to carry down the flight of stairs from her apartment to the street. They told SH and family to drive themselves to the hospital if SH started bleeding and then left. Approximately 60 minutes later, SH began bleeding. Plaintiffs called paramedics again and a different team (except for one person who was in the first paramedics team) immediately transported SH to the hospital. Plaintiffs allege that the delay in performing a C-Section caused severe brain damage to SH’s son, MAH. Plaintiffs allege that had the first paramedics team transported SH to the hospital to undergo an immediate C-Section, MAH would have been minimally impaired, if at all.

Transportation: Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (2nd payout)

TYLER SHEAR, ET AL. V. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, ET AL. LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. BC 702166- Plaintiffs Tyler Shear, Tanner Shear, and Alexandria Shear (“Plaintiffs”) allege that Damon Shear (the “Decedent”) was a pedestrian at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and Sunset Avenue within the City of Los Angeles when he was struck and killed by a vehicle driven by Yvon Chausseblanche. (Trellis.Law) The intersection has been the scene of serious collisions previously, and in recent years the City of Los Angeles has increased LAPD presence there to target unsafe driving behaviors around this intersection, and LADOT has installed “paddles” in the crosswalk to alert drivers to the presence of pedestrians crossing, and has updated markings approaching the crosswalk so they are more visible. Additionally, to help pedestrians cross more safely, the City applied for and Caltrans awarded federal money to add flashing beacons and ADA-compliant access ramps at the intersection — but Caltrans has yet to actually give the money to LADOT. (The money is part of a master grant for several dozen intersections citywide, many with extensive federal requirements, including environmental clearances and additional levels of review, and Caltrans will not award the money until it has reviewed, approved and cleared all 36 projects.)

Transportation: public property hazard created motorbikes-car collision (2nd payout)

Ken Babalyan, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., (see ID 8004040)

LAPD: wrongful destruction of property

This case concerns the alleged wrongful destruction of property that was seized pursuant to warrants issued in 2004 and destroyed by the Los Angeles Police Department in 2014.

Transportation: Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (3rd payout)

TYLER SHEAR, ET AL. V. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, ET AL. LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. BC 702166- Plaintiffs Tyler Shear, Tanner Shear, and Alexandria Shear (“Plaintiffs”) allege that Damon Shear (the “Decedent”) was a pedestrian at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and Sunset Avenue within the City of Los Angeles when he was struck and killed by a vehicle driven by Yvon Chausseblanche. (Trellis.Law) The intersection has been the scene of serious collisions previously, and in recent years the City of Los Angeles has increased LAPD presence there to target unsafe driving behaviors around this intersection, and LADOT has installed “paddles” in the crosswalk to alert drivers to the presence of pedestrians crossing, and has updated markings approaching the crosswalk so they are more visible. Additionally, to help pedestrians cross more safely, the City applied for and Caltrans awarded federal money to add flashing beacons and ADA-compliant access ramps at the intersection — but Caltrans has yet to actually give the money to LADOT. (The money is part of a master grant for several dozen intersections citywide, many with extensive federal requirements, including environmental clearances and additional levels of review, and Caltrans will not award the money until it has reviewed, approved and cleared all 36 projects.)

LAPD: Civil Rights-Gender discrimination and retaliation (sexual/gender based harassment)

SILVA ATWATER v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES LASC CASE NO. BC696028- This matter arises from a complaint of gender discrimination and retaliation in violation of the California Fair Employment & Housing Act (FEHA) against the City.

LAFD EMT: Sexual Assault

LACY R. v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. BC712439- incident involving a Los Angeles Fire Department EMT on July 9, 2017 in the City of Los Angeles. This action arises out of Plaintiff’s claim that she was sexually assaulted by Defendant German Mejia, a firefighter/paramedic, while Mejia was on duty and responding to a traffic accident in which Plaintiff was injured.

Transportation: automobile accident, dangerous condition of public property

BALTAZAR HERNANDEZ, et al. v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES; et al. LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. BC668119- On July 10, 2017, Plaintiffs Baltazar Hernandez and Paula Herazol aka Paula Herazo (collectively “Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Defendants City of Los Angeles, 851 S. Kenmore Bliss, LLC, and Sergio Castaneda for negligence, premises liability, and dangerous condition of public property arising from a motor vehicle accident. Plaintiffs allege that the intersection is a dangerous condition of public property and Defendant City of Los Angeles (“LAC”) is liable to plaintiffs for their injuries.

Public Works: automobile accident, dangerous condition of public property (2nd payout from same case)

BALTAZAR HERNANDEZ, et al. v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES; et al. LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. BC668119- On July 10, 2017, Plaintiffs Baltazar Hernandez and Paula Herazol aka Paula Herazo (collectively “Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Defendants City of Los Angeles, 851 S. Kenmore Bliss, LLC, and Sergio Castaneda for negligence, premises liability, and dangerous condition of public property arising from a motor vehicle accident. Plaintiffs allege that the intersection is a dangerous condition of public property and Defendant City of Los Angeles (“LAC”) is liable to plaintiffs for their injuries.

Public Works-Sanitation: Injury from vehicle collision

FRANCISCO GUACHIAC v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, et al. LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. BC676338 - (This matter arises from a personal injury action arising from a rear end vehicle collision caused by a City Employee on March 22, 2017 at the intersection of Soto Street and 3rd Street), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend up to $750,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009794, Public Works, Sanitation Liability Payouts, as follows: Dordick Law Corporation, The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani, A Professional Corporation, and Francisco Guachiac in the amount of $750,000. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Police: Wrongful death and negligence

JESSE PELAEZ, ET AL. v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, ET AL. LASC Case No. BC721774 Family members of a woman killed in a police shooting after she was taken hostage at a homeless outreach center in June said they were filing wrongful death and negligence claims against the city of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Police Department on Wednesday. Attorneys for three of Elizabeth Tollison’s adult children said they believed the LAPD officers who responded to Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission in Van Nuys after a report of a stabbing were negligent when they failed to de-escalate the situation, then fired their weapons 18 times at the man holding a knife to the woman’s neck. The 49-year-old Tollison was shot twice in the encounter, LAPD Chief Michel Moore said Tuesday. She was taken to a hospital, where she later died. Brian Dunn, a managing partner for the Cochran Firm, which is representing Tollison’s family, said the firing of that many rounds by officers was a “complete departure” from the department’s training for hostage situations. “It is illogical and inconceivable for an officer on the scene to not realize that she will certainly be shot if 18 rounds are fired,” Dunn said. LAPD released video of the encounter at its downtown headquarters on Tuesday. Chief Moore said he and investigators would review whether the officers followed training when they fired their weapons at Perez. Moore would not say Tuesday whether he believed the officers followed LAPD policy. But he said all officers are also trained in taking “precise head shots” in situations where a suspect has grabbed a victim to use as a human shield. And he noted that similar situations have been resolved in the past through an officer accurately shooting a hostage-taker.

Transportation: public property hazard created motorbikes-car collision/death (3rd payout)

Ken Babalyan, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC666678. (This matter involves a dangerous condition of public property arising out of a multi-vehicle traffic accident which occurred on Sunset Boulevard at its intersection with Chautauqua Boulevard in the City of Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $2,100,000.00 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller’s Office to transfer $2,100,000.00 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009797, Transportation Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw three demands from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009797, Transportation Liability Payouts, as follows: a. $700,342.86 to Ardalan & Associates, PLC and Michelle H. Babalyan, a minor, by and through her Guardian Ad Litem, Simona Tsinman. b. $1,049,657.14 to Independent Assignment Company, LLC for the benefit of Michelle Babalyan. c. $350,000.00 to Law Offices of Stanley C. Franklin and Shaun Riggs. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Public Works: Personal injury from auto accident

ROBERT DURAN AND JESSE SILVA v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES; et al. LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 19STCV02354 - (This matter arises from an automobile accident that occurred on January 10, 2018 at the intersection of Hubbard Street and Gladstone Avenue in the Sylmar Area.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $674,750 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw two demands from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, payable as follows: a. $575.000 to State Law Firm, APC and Jesse Silva b. $99,750 to State Law Firm, APC and Robert Duran 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

LAPD: sexual misconduct on a minor

JANE MBQ DOE v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. BC 704465 - The City and DOES 1-10 allowed LAPD Officer Robert Cain to abuse his authority to sexually assault and committ lewd acts upon a minor enrolled in the LAPD Cadet Program at 77th Street. Officer Cain was appointed as Cadet Advisor despite previously being transferred from the Van Nuys Division because of a conduct complaint. Officer Cain's unusual interest and time spent "grooming" the minor went ignored and there was an attempt to hide and conceal the misconduct by failing to report to Child Protective Services, and to notify other minors in the cadet program, parents, or the community. Settlement for irreparable damages including: Negligence, Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress, Sexual Harassment, Violation of Ralph Act-Civil Code 51.7, Violation of Bane Act-Civil Code 52.1.

Animal Services Dept - personal injury

DANIEL WAGNER, et al. vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 20STCV01590 - personal injury from incident with Animal Services Dept. "This action arises from an incident that allegedly occurred on 7/20/19, at an animal shelter managed, maintained, and operated by Defendant City of Los Angeles. Plaintiffs allege that while waiting to adopt their first family dog, a German Shepherd mix mauled the minor Plaintiff Daniel Wagner in the face in front of his family. Plaintiffs allege claims for negligence, strict liability pursuant to Civ Code § 3342, and negligent infliction of emotional distress.

LAPD: sexual misconduct on a minor (2nd payout for same incident)

JANE MBQ DOE v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. BC 704465 - The City and DOES 1-10 allowed LAPD Officer Robert Cain to abuse his authority to sexually assault and committ lewd acts upon a minor enrolled in the LAPD Cadet Program at 77th Street. Officer Cain was appointed as Cadet Advisor despite previously being transferred from the Van Nuys Division because of a conduct complaint. Officer Cain's unusual interest and time spent "grooming" the minor went ignored and there was an attempt to hide and conceal the misconduct by failing to report to Child Protective Services, and to notify other minors in the cadet program, parents, or the community. Settlement for irreparable damages including: Negligence, Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress, Sexual Harassment, Violation of Ralph Act-Civil Code 51.7, Violation of Bane Act-Civil Code 52.1.

LAPD: wrongful death and negligence

TAMERIN LEWIS, ET AL. V. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, ET AL. LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. BC 645185 - Plaintiff Keysonna Yvette Bursey, by and through her guardian ad litem, Tamerin Lewis (“Plaintiff”) initiated this wrongful death action on December 30, 2016 against Defendants City of Los Angeles (the “City”), Los Angeles Police Department (the “LAPD”), and Officer Charles Kumlander (“Kumlander”). The operative Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) asserts causes of action for wrongful death (assault and battery), wrongful death (negligence), violation of the Ralph Civil Rights Act (Civil Code section 51.7), and violation of the Banes Civil Rights Act (Civil Code section 52.3). Plaintiff alleges that while decedent Keith Myron Bursey was a passenger in a parked vehicle, Kumlander ordered Mr. Bursey to exit the vehicle. When Mr. Bursey attempted to flee on foot, Kumlander drew his weapon and fired several shots into Mr. Bursey’s back, mortally wounding him. (SAC, ¶¶ 9-24.) Mr. Bursey was Plaintiff’s father. (SAC, ¶ 4.)

LAPD: Excessive use of force and wrongful death

ANN JANETTE CORTEZ v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, et al. USDC Case No. CV18-03248-CAS-(JPRx) - Charged as a civil rights violation, LAPD used excessive force while responding to a roommate dispute. 20 year old Santino Cesar Cortez was shot several times and killed by LAPD who alleged he had drawn a gun. His mother Ann Janette Cortez was the plaintiff on behalf of her deceased son. SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend up to $450,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $450,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, as follows: Guizar Henderson and Carrazco LLP and Ann Janette Cortez in the amount of $450,000. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Animal Services Dept - personal injury (2nd payout for same incident)

DANIEL WAGNER, et al. vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 20STCV01590 - personal injury from incident with Animal Services Dept

City - Utility tax refund

ENGQUIST v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES LASC CASE NO. BC591331 - The City of Los Angeles is paying more than $32 million to settle a class action alleging that it miscalculated a natural gas utility user tax (GUT) on its Southern California Gas Company utility bills. The complaint alleged that a Service Establishment Charge (SEC) and a Customer Charge were improperly included in the calculation. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw demands from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, as follows: a. $400,000 to the Alliance for Children's Rights. b. $100,000 to the Utility Reform Network. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and authorize the Controller to implement the instructions.

Transportation: pedestrian injured by vehicle

ALANNA SANTINI v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, et al LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 19STCV10738- (this matter arises from an auto-v.- pedestrian accident that occurred at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Fountain Avenue), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend up to $400,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $400,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009797, Transportation Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009797, Transportation Liability Payouts, as follows: The Mandell Law Firm Attorney Client Trust Account and Alanna Santini in the amount of $400,000. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Public Works-Street Services: public trip hazard

VIOLET ELIAS AND EDWARD ELIAS v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, ET AL LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 20STCV13080 - trip and fall on the sidewalk located at 9534 Hayvenhurst Avenue

Public Works-Street Services: private property damage

BARBARA WASSERMAN V. CITY OF LOS ANGELES LASC CASE NO. BC675023 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)- Plaintiff Barbara Wasserman seeks recovery for alleged damages to her property allegedly caused by storm water runoff from San Miguel, a City street.

Transportation: public property hazard created by multi-car collision/death (4th payout for same incident)

Ken Babalyan, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC666678. (This matter involves a dangerous condition of public property arising out of a multi-vehicle traffic accident which occurred on Sunset Boulevard at its intersection with Chautauqua Boulevard in the City of Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $2,100,000.00 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller’s Office to transfer $2,100,000.00 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009797, Transportation Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw three demands from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009797, Transportation Liability Payouts, as follows: a. $700,342.86 to Ardalan & Associates, PLC and Michelle H. Babalyan, a minor, by and through her Guardian Ad Litem, Simona Tsinman. b. $1,049,657.14 to Independent Assignment Company, LLC for the benefit of Michelle Babalyan. c. $350,000.00 to Law Offices of Stanley C. Franklin and Shaun Riggs. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

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Transportation: Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (4th payout)

TYLER SHEAR, ET AL. V. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, ET AL. LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. BC 702166- Plaintiffs Tyler Shear, Tanner Shear, and Alexandria Shear (“Plaintiffs”) allege that Damon Shear (the “Decedent”) was a pedestrian at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and Sunset Avenue within the City of Los Angeles when he was struck and killed by a vehicle driven by Yvon Chausseblanche. (Trellis.Law) The intersection has been the scene of serious collisions previously, and in recent years the City of Los Angeles has increased LAPD presence there to target unsafe driving behaviors around this intersection, and LADOT has installed “paddles” in the crosswalk to alert drivers to the presence of pedestrians crossing, and has updated markings approaching the crosswalk so they are more visible. Additionally, to help pedestrians cross more safely, the City applied for and Caltrans awarded federal money to add flashing beacons and ADA-compliant access ramps at the intersection — but Caltrans has yet to actually give the money to LADOT. (The money is part of a master grant for several dozen intersections citywide, many with extensive federal requirements, including environmental clearances and additional levels of review, and Caltrans will not award the money until it has reviewed, approved and cleared all 36 projects.)

LAPD: Civil rights violations- racial profiling, excessive force, unlawful arrest, negligence

ANTONE AUSTIN, et al. v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, et al. USDC Case No. CV20-03985-AB-JC - Music Producer Antone Austin and singer girlfriend Michelle Michlewicz have sued the city of Los Angeles in federal court, accusing the arresting officers of using excessive force and other officers of failing to intervene to stop their arrest, violations of the Unruh and Tom Bane Civil Rights Acts, and battery and negligence.

Public Works-Street Services: public trip hazard

VERONIKA SANDERS v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, et al. LASC CASE NO. 18STCV08411- trip and fall which occurred on the sidewalk of South Sycamore Avenue

LAPD: Civil rights violations- racial profiling, excessive force, negligence

DAVID BOND v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CASE NOS. 21-CV-01327 RGK (JEMx) AND 22-CV-00098 RGK (JEMx) - A George Floyd protester lost a testicle — leaving him permanently disfigured — after he was shot with a rubber bullet by Los Angeles police. This case exemplifies the occurrence of excessive force by law enforcement during lawful and peaceful protest and in this case our client suffered serious and permanent injury as a result of lawfully protesting.

LAPD: Civil Rights violations: negligence/excessive force/unlawful arrest

MAC SHORTY v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, ET AL USDC CASE NO.: CV19-09355 DSF (KSx) - On October 31, 2017, Shorty was detailed to provide security at a church event Halloween party organized by his employer there was an incident and police were called. Shorty identified himself as a security officer for the church. Other members of the congregation who were present also identified Shorty as the church's security officer. While in full compliance with all the Police Officers' commands, the Officers without any warning started tasing Shorty. They deployed their taser a minimum of three to four times. The impact of the taser threw Shorty to the ground, causing him to hit his head and shoulder on the street curb, all to his injuries. The paramedics were summoned who took Shorty to the Hospital for his injuries. Thereafter, the Police Officers arrested Shorty and subsequently released him without any charges. Following his release. Shorty filed a complaint with the Internal Affairs of the Police Department. When Shorty requested the outcome of the Internal Affairs investigation, the Police Department refused to give him any documents.

Board of Recs & Parks - Personal injury motor vehicle incident

STEVEN RAY HILL, II v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, et al. LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 20STCV12893 - vehicle accident that occurred on July 30, 2019 at 4454 Pico Boulevard

LAPD: traffic collision

VERONICA MEDRANO v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, et al LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 19STCV40572- traffic collision at the intersection of Central Avenue and 29th Street involving a city employee

Public Works - Street Services: Personal injury bicycle incident

EDUARDO MENDOZA v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES; ET AL. LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 19STCV21384 - a bicyle incident that occurred on June 12, 2018 on Victoria Avenue, between 12th Street and Country Club Drive

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LAPD: Civil rights violations-wrongful arrest/negligence/racial profiling

CHRISTAL JOHNSON, ET AL. V. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, ET AL. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CASE NO. CV20-05715 RGK (SHK)- May 13, 2018, incident. Defendants are Sergeant Cory Meisner and Officer Brandon Bolen. Christal Johnson filed a joint lawsuit on behalf of at least one of minors. Four teens were out partying, two were shot by strangers. The two teens who were shot were shackled, restrained and hogtied by LAPD after shooting, allegation is they died because LAPD did not provide timely assistance. Handcuffing interfered with EMT medical care. The other two Teens who were not shot later returned to the scene and were briefly arrested by LAPD officers. Mariyon Williams (one of the two minors that survived but was later briefly arrested) received $75k settlement as part of the second set of arrests.

Public Works: Private property damage

TYRRELL SHAFFNER v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES LASC CASE NO. 20STCV17649- This case involves damages to plaintiffs duplex property allegedly caused by the installation of the City’s sewer line immediately adjacent to the property’s foundation.

Public Works-Street Services: trip hazard

OS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 18STCV04363- trip and fall that occurred on April 28, 2018 at Valley Vista Boulevard and Hesperia Avenue

Dept. of Animal Services: wrongful termination

GREGORY RANDALL v. CITY OF LOS ANGELESLASC CASE NO. BC716749 - complaint of failure to reasonably accommodate, failure to engage in the interactive process and failure to prevent harassment, discrimination and retaliation in violation of the California Fair Employment & Housing Act (FEHA). Relates to the wrongful termination of a City employee at the Dept of Animal Services. Wildlife expert, Randall was at all relevant times an employee of Real Party City’s Department of Animal Services (“Department”). On August 18, 2017, the Department and the City notified Randall that he was being discharged from his position, effective August 18, 2017.

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Public Works-Street Services: Premises liability

Relates to a trip and fall incident that occurred on August 1, 2016, while Plaintiff was walking at or near 4902 Collis Avenue in South Pasadena. It is somehow related to LA Metro.

Public Works-Street Services: Premises liability

MARIA ARIAS, et al. v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES CASE NO. 19STCV41735- Relates to a trip and fall which occurred on the sidewalk of 363 E. 71st Street

Public Works-Street Services: Premises liability

ROSEMARY MONTANO v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES CASE NO. 18STCV06107- Relates to a trip and fall incident that occurred on April 29, 2018, at or near 13107 Mineola Street.

LAPD: reckless driving/collision/private property damage

CARMEN SOTELO v City of Los Angeles Et al, -- Relates to a collision with LAPD Motorcycle Officer Philip Lebouef in Panorama City. "Plaintiff claims that an employee of Defendant, co-Defendant Phillip Lebouef, unsafely drove a vehicle that Defendant owned and entrusted to him, and collided with Plaintiff’s vehicle." Officer Lebouef was driving his LAPD motorcycle to work, complaint alleges he drove city motorcycle unsafely

Public Works-Street Services: Public trip hazard

ISHAGH OHABIM v City of Los Angeles: "[this matter arises from]a trip and fall that occurred on June 12, 2018 at 1330 South Los Angeles Street in the City of Los Angeles.

Public Works-Street Services: Public trip hazard

KOLODIA SOLEMANI v City of Los Angeles" This matter arises from a trip and fall accident that occurred on July 30, 2017 at 15917 San Fernando Mission Boulevard in Granada Hills)

Public Works-Street Services: Public trip hazard

Andrea Lopez v City of Los Angeles: "this matter arises from a trip-and-fall incident in an unmarked crosswalk at the intersection of 109th Place and Wadsworth Avenue in Los Angeles on March 9, 2018

Public Works-Street Services: Public trip hazard

Dawn Eyerly v City of LA: "This matter involves a trip and fall incident which occurred on August 16, 2016 on the sidewalk abutting Kenter Canyon Elementary School, in the City of Los Angeles

LAPD: Civil Rights violations

CHRISTOPHER JACKSON vs. OFFICER FORMAN, ET AL. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CASE NO. 2:19-cv-02443 DMG (AGRx)- Civil Rights lawsuit against LAPD officers Foreman and Magana, and the city regarding incident on May 27, 2018.

Public Works-Street Services: Private property damage

CALIFORNIA AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES LASC CASE NO. 19CHCV00993- This action arises from a fallen tree located at 17608 Kingsbury Street in Granada Hills.

Public Works-Street Services: trip hazard

MIRIAM MALAMED v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 19STCV41344- This matter arises from a trip-and-fall incident on a sidewalk condition at 1559 S. Crescent Heights Blvd, Los Angeles, California.

Dept of Aging: trip hazard

Carolyn “Alexandra” Massey v. Goodwill Industries of Southern California, et al "This matter arises from a slip and fall accident on September 18, 2019 that occurred at 3150 San Fernando Road in Los Angeles

General Liability Insurance

Insurance Premiums for "Execess Liability" (see ID 7779369)

LAFD: personal injury

HUGO MARTINEZ v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, et al. LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 19STCV08862- Personal Injury - Other Personal Injury lawsuit against CITY OF LOS ANGELES. This matter arises from an incident that occurred on September 23, 2018 involving the Los Angeles Fire Department.

General Liability Insurance

Insurance Premiums for "Execess Liability" (see ID 7779369)

Employment: Wrongful termination

TU LY v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES LASC CASE NO. 19STCV33791- This matter arises from the employment of a contractor with the Information Technology Agency that ended in 2019.

Public Works-Street Services: public trip hazard

SHARON LOPEZ v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES; ET AL. LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. BC710777- This matter arises from a trip and fall that occurred on June 26, 2017, near 5408 Halbrent Avenue in Sherman Oaks, California 91411.

LAPD: Civil Rights violations/wrongful detention

SONGHAI SMITH v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, ET AL. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CASE NO. CV20-03118 RGK-Ex- Lawsuit that relates to a detention by LAPD officers on April 3, 2019 in the San Fernando Valley.

Transportation: Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death

MARTIN ROSAS, et al. v. JOSE FLORES HERNANDEZ, et al. LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 19STCV26572: "This matter arises from a traffic accident that occurred on August 21, 2017 on the eastbound I-10 freeway near the State Street off-ramp in the City of Los Angeles.

Parks and Rec: public trip hazard

KATHRYN LOPEZ v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, et al LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 19STCV23139- fall that occurred at or near 2330 Silver Lake Boulevard (Silver Lake Meadow Park)

Public Works-Street Services: public trip hazard

CRISPIN DIAZ v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 18STCV00106- trip-and-fall incident on a sidewalk condition at 318 W. 41st Place

Public Works-Street Services: public trip hazard

JOHNNIE JOHNSON v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, et al. LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 20STCV49470- This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on September 28, 2020 at or near the intersection of Sherman Way and Variel Avenue, Los Angeles, California 91303.

Parks and Rec: Employment Civil Rights/Discrimination

VIANCY J. AMAYA MUNOZ v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES LASC CASE NO. BC708584- "This matter arises from an employment-related matter." Unicourt indicates it was filed as a Civil rights case

Public Works-Street Services: public trip hazard

Mahvash Taban v. City of Los Angeles "this matter arises from a trip and fall which occurred on the sidewalk of 9254 Airdrome Avenue in the City of Los Angeles

Public Works-Street Services: public trip hazard

Ines Cabrera v. City of Los Angeles "This matter arises from a trip-and-fall that occurred on October 4, 2017, on the sidewalk located at 7th Street and Broadway in Los Angeles, California.

LAPD: excessive use of force and wrongful death

Cesar Frias shot and killed by LAPD Officer Enrique Anzaldo on 4/5/16. "This matter involves an appeal from a judgment entered after a jury verdict in favor of the plaintiff" "AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw demands from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, as follows: a. $1,200,000 to The Sehat Law Firm, PLC and Juan Frias, due upon approval by December 15, 2020. b. $986,619.34 to Law Offices of Dale K. Galipo Client Trust Account, due upon approval by December 15, 2020. c. $2,302,440 to Law Offices of Dale K. Galipo Client Trust Account, due upon approval by August 15, 2021. d. $1,413,380.66 to Met Life Assignment Company, Inc. for the benefit of L.D., a minor, due by December 15, 2020. e. $134,032.50 to The Sehat Law Firm, PLC Client Trust Account, due by August 15, 2021.

LAPD: Traffic collision pedestrian

JUDIT TOLENTINO VS YOLONDA MARSHALL, ET AL. "This matter arises from an automobile vs. pedestrian accident that occurred on October 12, 2018 at the intersection of Beverly Boulevard and Orlando Avenue in the City of Los Angeles." Yolonda Marshall is def a police officer

Public Works-Street Services: public trip hazard

JOHN CONTE v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES "This matter arises from a trip and fall on an uneven sidewalk located adjacent to 830 Shenandoah Street on November 9, 2019.

General Services: Traffic Accident

JOAN MORRIS V. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, ET AL "This matter arises from an automobile accident that occurred on January 31, 2019 on Schrader Boulevard near its intersection with Sunset Boulevard, in Los Angeles, California." Joshua Engstrom listed as defendant on Trellis, possibly employee

LAPD: Traffic collision

IVAN ANDREY NAVARRO-RODRIGUEZ V. GUZMAN COLIN, ET. AL "This matter arises from a traffic collision that occurred on August 2, 2018 at the intersection of San Pedro Street and Vernon Avenue in Los Angeles.

General Liability Insurance

Insurance Premiums for "Execess Liability" (see ID 7779369)

Public Works-Street Services: public trip hazard

SUSAN MICHAELS v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES "This matter arises from a trip and fall which occurred on the sidewalk of 1906 Parnell Avenue in the City of Los Angeles

LAFD - Civil Rights

WILLIAM COOPER v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES "This matter arises from Plaintiffs claims of violation of family rights, retaliation and failure to prevent harassment." Might be related to Fire Department employmend discrimination?

(Probably Public Works-Street Services): public tripping hazard

Gregory Heinen, An Individual v. City Of Los Angeles, A Public Entity, et al., Court Case No. 19STCV15909 - Premises Liability (e.g.slip & fall)

City - Utility tax refund

ENGQUIST v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES LASC CASE NO. BC591331 - The City of Los Angeles is paying more than $32 million to settle a class action alleging that it miscalculated a natural gas utility user tax (GUT) on its Southern California Gas Company utility bills. The complaint alleged that a Service Establishment Charge (SEC) and a Customer Charge were improperly included in the calculation (see ID 7629867)

(Probably Public Works-Street Services): public tripping hazard

18STCV03118 Gwindolyn Tillman-Bossier Vs City Of Los Angeles, Premises Liability (E.G.Slip & Fall) (General Jurisdiction)

LA DOT: Employment/Labor Lawsuit

Gegam Gasparian v. City Of Los Angeles, et al., Court Case No. 20STCV12125 - On 03/26/2020 GEGAM GASPARIAN filed a Labor - Other Labor lawsuit against CITY OF LOS ANGELES and LA DOT.

(Probably Public Works-Street Services): public tripping hazard

MEHRI HAKIMI VS CITY OF LOS ANGELES, 19STCV43856- Hakimi Mehri, filed a(n) General Property - Property case represented by Moussavian Hamid R, against City Of Los Angeles. Other Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Premises Liability/trip and fall

JOANNE MALATZKY VS LUCQUES CATERING, INC., ET AL. Case No.: 19STCV18263- filed a(n) Premises Liability - Torts case represented by Desimone Vincent James, against 8700 West Third Street Property Inc., City Of Los Angeles, Goin Suzanne, Lucques Catering Inc. Dba A.O.C. Wine Bar, Roes 1 To 25 Inclusive, Premises Liability (E.G.Slip & Fall) (General Jurisdiction)

Public Works-Street Services: public trip hazard

JUDITH TABACK v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 19STCV15006- This matter involves an alleged trip and fall incident on April 27, 2018 on the sidewalk abutting 14050 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks 91423, in the City of Los Angeles.

Public Works-Street Services: public trip hazard

VILMA MIRANDA VS CITY OF LOS ANGELES, ET AL. Case Summary On 04/03/2020 VILMA MIRANDA filed a Personal Injury - Other Personal Injury lawsuit against CITY OF LOS ANGELES - Plaintiff tripped on speed bump and fell in alley behind apartments located at 957 Menlo Avenue and 963 Menlo Avenue.

Premises Liability

ESTHER STEIN VS CITY OF LOS ANGELES, ET AL. Case Summary On 05/31/2019 ESTHER STEIN filed a Personal Injury - Other Personal Injury lawsuit against CITY OF LOS ANGELES

Premises Liability

Barbara Psome v. City Of Los Angeles, Court Case No. 20STCV08621- Other Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Insurance matter, Subrogation Recovery (possibly related to personal injury/premises liability)

California Capital Insurance Company v. City Of Los Angeles State Civil Lawsuit, Case No. 19STCV15933- Insurance Coverage (not complex) (General Jurisdiction)

Miscellaneous: Trip Hazard/Wrongful Death

Kushner v. City of Los Angeles CASE NO. BC684438- In this action, Plaintiffs Lesley Kushner, Gantt Kushner and Todd Kushner allege that decedent Harvey Kushner tripped and fell on a sidewalk owned and maintained by the City of Los Angeles and sustained fatal injuries. Plaintiffs assert a claim for dangerous condition of public property against Defendant City of Los Angeles and a claim for premises liability against Defendants Walnut Villas HOA and Westcom Property Services, Inc. (collectively Defendants). The HOA owned the adjoining property and Westcom managed it. Walnut Villas and Westcom move for summary judgment.

Graves Janelle, filed a(n) General Property - Property case represented by Narayan Alex, against City Of Los Angeles A Public Entity, Dennis De La Rosa Tabaldo. Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)