City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on sidewalk fall lawsuit

The case stems from a woman who says she tripped on a sidewalk near 2807 W. Sunset Boulevard in 2023.

City Council· posted Oct 8Report

The City Council is asked to meet privately with city lawyers about a lawsuit from a woman who says she tripped and fell on a sidewalk near 2807 W. Sunset Boulevard on April 30, 2023. City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto requested the closed session so the Claims Board recommendation can be discussed.

What happens next

Council to hold a closed session on the pending litigation

How the Council voted on this file
Yes No Absent
  1. 14–0–1

    City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on sidewalk fall lawsuit

    Council File 26-1435Item 21 · Oct 28 meetingAdopted

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Official portrait of Hydee Feldstein Soto
Hydee Feldstein Soto

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