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City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on 2021 bomb squad detonation lawsuit

Lawsuit stems from a June 30, 2021 incident in which the LAPD Bomb Squad detonated explosive material.

City Council· posted Jul 24Report

The City Attorney wants the City Council to meet privately with lawyers about a lawsuit brought by Leticia Martinez and others over a June 30, 2021 LAPD Bomb Squad detonation. The office recommends the closed session so the Council can consider a Claims Board recommendation in the pending case.

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City Council to hold a closed session on the pending litigation

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  1. 14–0–1

    City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on 2021 bomb squad detonation lawsuit

    Council File 26-1024
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