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City seeks private meeting on settlement in LAPD lawsuit Klene v. Winn

Outside counsel asks the City Council to discuss a proposed settlement in a police lawsuit behind closed doors.

City Council· posted Sep 11Settlement

Lawyers hired by the city want to discuss a proposed settlement of a police lawsuit against the Los Angeles Police Department in a private meeting with elected officials. The City Administrative Officer asks that it go to the Claims Board on October 5, 2026, then the Budget and Finance Committee and City Council.

What happens next

Matter to be placed on the Claims Board agenda, then Budget and Finance Committee and City Council · Oct 5

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  1. 14–0–1

    City seeks private meeting on settlement in LAPD lawsuit Klene v. Winn

    Council File 26-1317Item 31 · Oct 28 meetingAdopted
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