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Los Angeles County will pay $20M to settle lawsuit over death of 4-year-old boy who was tortured

The settlement resolves a wrongful death suit alleging child welfare failures despite multiple abuse reports and a court order to remove Noah from his parents' custody.

  • Los Angeles County will pay $20 million to the family of Noah Cuatro, a 4-year-old boy tortured to death by his parents in 2019, as part of a settlement agreement.
  • The County's Department of Children and Family Services failed to comply with a court order to remove Noah from his parents, despite multiple reports of abuse and neglect.
  • Noah's parents pleaded no contest to murder and torture charges, leading to their prison sentences.
  • County Supervisor Kathryn Barger stated the settlement aims to provide support for Noah's surviving siblings and acknowledges the tragic nature of his death.
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Los Angeles County will pay $20M to settle lawsuit over death of 4-year-old boy who was tortured

Los Angeles County will pay $20 million to the family of a 4-year-old boy who was tortured to death by his parents six years ago in a case that brought scrutiny of the region’s child welfare system.

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NBC LA broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
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