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City Attorney seeks private Council meeting on firefighting foam litigation
Lawyers want to brief the Council behind closed doors on the city's pending PFAS foam cases before any action.
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City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on Albertsons opioid settlement
The request covers national settlements with the grocery chain in the city's opioid case against Purdue Pharma and others.
City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on sewer backup lawsuit
Homeowners in Council District 4 say a blocked city sewer line damaged their residential property.
City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on lawsuit over city code section
Federal suit challenges a Los Angeles Municipal Code provision; lawyers want to brief the Council behind closed doors.
Motion asks city analysts to release overdue reports on nuisance property enforcement
Councilmember Tim McOsker wants pending recommendations on fines, orders and state law changes for problem properties made public.
Motion would let city parks designate paths where bicycles are allowed
City law now says only where biking in parks is banned; the proposed change would spell out permitted paths and set speed limits.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on 2020 Santa Monica protest lawsuit
Lawsuit over LAPD officers' actions at a May 31, 2020 protest in Santa Monica heads to a closed-door Council discussion.
City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on Kohler employment lawsuit
The case alleges the city violated California's fair employment law; no settlement amount is listed in the request.
City Attorney seeks private Council meeting on Nelson Vasquez lawsuit settlement
The City Attorney asks the Council to discuss a proposed settlement of a federal lawsuit against the city behind closed doors.
City Attorney seeks closed session on lawsuit over 2023 freeway crash
The office asks the City Council to meet privately about a traffic accident claim stemming from a December 2023 crash on the 210 Freeway.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on Westwood Boulevard trip-and-fall suit
The case stems from a fall on October 31, 2022 at 2018 Westwood Boulevard; no settlement amount is listed.
City Attorney asks Council for private talks on sidewalk trip-and-fall lawsuit
The case stems from a 2023 fall over an uplifted sidewalk in front of a home on South Durango Avenue.
City Attorney seeks closed session on bicycle crash lawsuit near N. Broadway
The case stems from a February 6, 2024 bicycle and vehicle collision near N. Broadway and Workman Street.
City Attorney seeks closed session on sidewalk trip-and-fall lawsuit
The case stems from a 2021 fall on a sidewalk on Stagg Street in Los Angeles; no settlement figure is listed.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on Van Nuys trip-and-fall lawsuit
The case stems from a fall on Sylmar Avenue in Van Nuys in October 2020; no payment figure is listed in the request.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on sidewalk trip-and-fall lawsuit
The case stems from a 2021 fall over an uplifted sidewalk in front of a home on Esther Avenue in Los Angeles.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on San Pedro trip-and-fall suit
The case stems from a 2022 fall on West MacArthur Avenue in San Pedro; no settlement amount is disclosed publicly.
City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on Armenta lawsuit settlement
The City Attorney wants to brief councilmembers behind closed doors about settling a pending lawsuit against the city.
City Attorney seeks $1.5 million more for Hyperion spill outside counsel
The added money would raise the outside law firm's contract ceiling to $7.45 million, paid from Sanitation special funds.
City Attorney seeks $11.6 million more for outside law firms hired by the city
The office asks the Council to move $5,922,000 now and find $5,687,803 more to pay private lawyers handling city cases.
City Attorney asks Council to discuss settlement in Studio City vehicle claim
The case stems from a March 12, 2024 vehicle incident near Moorpark Street and Radford Avenue involving city crews.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on Haynes Street trip-and-fall case
The case stems from a March 3, 2024, fall near 23733 Haynes Street; no settlement amount is listed in the request.
Motion would ban RV parking on all city streets at all times
Councilwoman Traci Park asks the City Attorney to draft an ordinance within 60 days allowing immediate impoundment of RVs in violation.
City Attorney seeks closed session on trip-and-fall suit near Playa Del Rey park
The case stems from a June 15, 2023, fall at or near Vista Del Mar Park, with no settlement figure listed.
City Attorney seeks private council session on 2020 protest lawsuit against LAPD
The case stems from 15 claims over LAPD conduct during protests between May 29 and June 2, 2020.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on 4th Avenue trip-and-fall suit
The case stems from a 2023 fall on a sidewalk near West Adams Boulevard; no settlement figure is listed yet.
City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on Chatsworth-area crash lawsuit
The case stems from a 2021 vehicle collision near Oso Avenue and Devonshire Street involving a city employee.
City Attorney seeks closed session on e-scooter fall lawsuit near James M. Wood Street
The case stems from a November 18, 2024 fall from an e-scooter south of James M. Wood and Blaine streets.
City Attorney sends Council draft ordinances for Convention Center expansion bonds
Two draft ordinances would let the city's financing corporation issue new bonds to pay for the Convention Center expansion.
City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on Hollywood pedestrian crash lawsuit
The case stems from a September 23, 2021 collision between a pedestrian and a vehicle at Hollywood and Hobart boulevards.
City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on Sepulveda trip-and-fall suit
The case stems from a January 8, 2020 fall near the 3200 block of South Sepulveda and now awaits Claims Board action.
City Attorney asks Council to discuss 110 Freeway crash lawsuit in closed session
The case stems from a vehicle collision on the northbound 110 Freeway on September 13, 2022, and involves three claims.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on sidewalk trip-and-fall lawsuit
Barbara Berkowitz sued over a 2020 fall on a sidewalk on Olympic Boulevard; no settlement figure is listed.
City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on 134 freeway crash lawsuit
The case stems from a September 19, 2024 traffic accident on the eastbound 134 freeway near Pass Avenue.
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 Attorney asks Council to meet privately on 2024 traffic collision lawsuit
The case stems from an April 2, 2024 crash on Via Cassano; a settlement recommendation would be discussed behind closed doors.
City Attorney asks Council to meet privately on North Hills trip-and-fall lawsuit
The case stems from a September 25, 2023 fall near 9249 Natick Avenue in North Hills; no settlement amount is listed.
Motion seeks rules for AI rent-setting software used by LA landlords
City housing officials would study registration, tenant notice, and fees for landlords using algorithmic pricing software.
Motion would extend Destination Crenshaw construction contract to March 2028
The nonprofit's design and construction contract expires January 1, 2027, while work along Crenshaw Boulevard continues.
City Attorney asks Council to meet privately on crash lawsuit settlement
The case stems from a two-vehicle collision at Central Avenue and 120th Street on October 17, 2023.
City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on Teferi lawsuit settlement
The City Attorney wants to brief councilmembers behind closed doors on a proposed settlement in a pending case.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on East Valley shelter dog bite suit
The lawsuit stems from a 2020 dog bite at the East Valley Animal Shelter; Council would discuss a possible payout behind closed doors.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on Van Nuys sidewalk fall lawsuit
The case stems from a 2022 trip and fall on a sidewalk on Mammoth Avenue in Van Nuys.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on 2022 crash lawsuit
The case stems from a two-vehicle collision near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Vermont Avenue in July 2022.
City Attorney asks Council to meet privately on police whistleblower lawsuit
The closed-door talk covers a former employee's retaliation and discrimination suit now before the Court of Appeal.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on traffic crash lawsuit
The case stems from a March 31, 2022 traffic incident at Sunset Boulevard and Hillcrest Drive in Beverly Hills.
City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on Granada Hills bicycle crash lawsuit
The case stems from a bicycle accident near Louise Avenue and Sesnon Boulevard, with a settlement recommendation pending.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on motorcycle crash lawsuit
The case stems from a collision between a city vehicle and a motorcycle on East Olympic Boulevard.
Councilmember Lee proposes temporary ban on building permits for large detached ADUs
The motion would halt permits for detached backyard units over 1,200 square feet at multifamily projects.
Motion seeks review of higher fines and new tools for illegal dumping enforcement
Street Services would report in 30 days on penalties, cameras and a citywide list of repeat dumping hotspots.
Motion would exempt regulated gas safety equipment from above-ground facility rules
Gas monitoring and shutoff equipment in city sidewalks and streets would skip standard design review under the proposal.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on Sepulveda Basin injury lawsuit
The case stems from a 2019 injury during a softball game at the city-run Sepulveda Basin Sports Complex.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on Griffith View Drive fall lawsuit
The case stems from an April 16, 2024 trip and fall near 3778 Griffith View Drive; no settlement figure is public yet.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on slip and fall lawsuit
The case stems from a May 19, 2024 fall at Avalon Boulevard and M Street; no settlement amount is listed.
City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on sidewalk trip-and-fall lawsuit
The case stems from a fall at Central and Manchester avenues in October 2024; no settlement amount is stated.
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 Attorney asks Council for private session on 2024 freeway crash lawsuit
The case stems from a March 26, 2024 collision on the southbound US-101 in Los Angeles; no settlement figure is listed.
City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on trip-and-fall lawsuit settlement
The case stems from a 2022 fall on Vine Street; no settlement amount is listed in the request.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on Granada Hills trip-and-fall lawsuit
The case stems from a February 24, 2023 fall on Devonshire Street; no settlement amount is disclosed in the request.
City Attorney seeks closed session on sidewalk trip and fall lawsuit
Council is asked to meet privately with lawyers about a claim over a 2023 fall on a Saticoy Street sidewalk.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on LAPD motorcycle crash lawsuit
The case stems from a December 19, 2018 traffic accident on State Route 14 in Santa Clarita involving an LAPD officer.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on Hill Street sidewalk vault fall case
The lawsuit stems from a 2023 fall into an open, uncovered vault in a sidewalk under the Santa Monica Freeway overpass.
City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on Topanga Canyon crash lawsuit
The case stems from an August 25, 2022 vehicle collision on North Topanga Canyon Road near Sioux Drive.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on LAPD employment lawsuit
The case, brought by Bridget Pickett over alleged adverse employment actions at LAPD, is pending in Superior Court.
City Attorney seeks outside counsel for LAPD television production deal
An entertainment law firm would negotiate a possible TV production agreement between the LAPD and 44 Blue Productions.
City would pay $140,000 to settle sidewalk trip-and-fall claim
Settlement covers a January 2024 fall on East Norwich Avenue, charged to Street Services liability funds.
City moves to pay $397,000 to settle three suits over fatal Vanowen Street crash
Budget and Finance Committee backed the payout tied to a July 3, 2022 collision at Vanowen Street and Corbin Avenue.
City Council to consider $250,000 settlement in Recreation and Parks employment case
The payment would resolve a lawsuit by a Recreation and Parks employee alleging adverse treatment at work.
Budget committee backs $275,000 settlement over LAPD vehicle collision
The payout would resolve a lawsuit over a 2023 crash involving an on-duty police vehicle at Flower and 30th streets.
City Attorney seeks to extend Aeon Nexus contract for criminal case system rebuild
The extension adds time to finish replacing the office's criminal case database, with no added money.
City Attorney seeks conflict waiver so law firm can defend city in injury suit
The firm also represents Metro, which the city is suing in two unrelated cases, so it needs the city's written consent.
City Attorney asks Claims Board for private meeting on EssenceMediaCom tax dispute
The office cites possible litigation over a business license tax assessment against the media agency.
City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on pothole injury lawsuit
A cyclist sued the city after hitting a pothole near Franklin Avenue and Whitley Street in 2023.
City Attorney seeks private Council meeting on Latham and Watkins business tax dispute
The office says the city faces possible litigation over a business tax payment by the law firm and wants legal advice behind closed doors.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on Mulholland pedestrian injury lawsuit
The case stems from a 2020 car versus pedestrian crash near Mulholland Drive and Pacific View Trail.
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 Attorney asks Council for private meeting on Audio Marco Inc. tax dispute
The case stems from a business tax payment and could expose the city to a lawsuit, the City Attorney says.
City Attorney asks Council to meet privately over Darling Ingredients tax matter
Lawyers want a closed-door session on possible litigation from the company over a business tax payment.
City Attorney seeks closed session on lawsuit over injury at downtown ICE protest
Robert Dye says he was hurt at a June 14, 2026 immigration enforcement protest at 2nd and Main streets downtown.
City Attorney seeks private Council meeting on Hollywood sidewalk fall lawsuit
The case stems from a trip and fall on Ivar Street between Selma Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard in April 2023.
Motion would add $250,000 for homeless outreach in Council District 10 through 2027
Funds would extend Special Service for Groups' street outreach work in the district from July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027.
Motion seeks study of turning part of 8th Street in Koreatown into a parklet
City engineers would report on closing a short street segment near Western Avenue to create at least 15,000 square feet of green space.
City Attorney brings sidewalk trip-and-fall claim against city to Council
The claim stems from a fall near Le Conte Avenue in October 2023; no settlement amount appears in the released text.
Motion seeks legal review of homeless funding bidding, city-only Continuum of Care
Councilmember Harris-Dawson asks the City Attorney to weigh litigation after County got all administrative roles in the regional system.
City Attorney seeks closed session on Highland Park sidewalk fall lawsuit
The case stems from a 2022 trip and fall on a residential sidewalk near Avenue 60 and Echo Street.
City Attorney seeks private Council meeting on West Third Street lawsuit offer
Lawyers want to brief the Council behind closed doors on a settlement offer in a Council District 5 land use case.
City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on business tax dispute
The case involves a business license tax claim by One Source to Market, LLC, and would be discussed outside public view.