US EditionFor thousands abused as juveniles, LA County’s historic settlement opens new era
- Los Angeles County officials approved a $4 billion settlement for nearly 7,000 claims of sexual abuse in juvenile facilities since 1959, the largest settlement of its kind in U.S. History.
- The settlement follows a California law that allowed victims to sue for childhood sexual abuse, even after the statute of limitations had expired.
- Plaintiffs described horrific abuse in facilities like the MacLaren Children’s Center, which lacked proper oversight and allowed staff to exploit vulnerable youths.
- Fesia Davenport, the county's chief executive, apologized to victims for the 'reprehensible acts' that occurred.
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$4B settlement in sex abuse claims at juvenile facilities to be considered by LA County supervisors
The county Board of Supervisors is expected approve a $4 billion settlement of more than 6,800 claims of sexual abuse allegedly perpetrated in juvenile facilities or foster care as far back as the 1980s.
LA County approves $4 billion settlement for sex abuse victims
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved a staggering $4 billion payout to settle sexual abuse claims made by more than 7,000 victims. The abuse claims date back to 1959, with the majority happening at foster care and Department of Probation facilities. The record settlement was made possible by California State Assembly Bill 218, which was passed in 2019 to lift the statute of limitations for sexual misconducts involving min…
For thousands abused as juveniles, LA County’s historic settlement opens new era
LA County supervisors are expected to approve a $4 billion settlement to thousands of survivors of alleged sexual abuse in juvenile centers. The largest such settlement in U.S. history includes an apology and validation of the harm done.
LA County to Consider Approving $4B in Sexual Abuse Settlements
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is expected Tuesday to approve a $4 billion settlement of more than 6,800 claims of sexual abuse allegedly perpetrated in juvenile facilities or foster care as far back as the 1980s, billed as the “costliest” such payout in county history. The payout is expected to have implications on the county budget “for years to come,” county officials said when announcing the proposed settlement earlier this mont…
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