City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on LAPD K9 lawsuit

The case stems from an incident involving the Los Angeles Police Department's K9 Unit and is pending in federal court.

City Council· posted Jul 10Report

The City Attorney wants the City Council to meet privately with its lawyers about a federal lawsuit filed by Jefrick Barrios over an incident involving LAPD's K9 Unit. No settlement amount is stated; the office recommends the closed session so the Council can consider Claims Board action.

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
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