What is Being Proposed?
The City Attorney's Office is requesting that the City Council hold a closed session to discuss settlement of a pending legal case (T.L. v. City of Los Angeles, LASC Case No. 22STC24129). The closed session will allow the City Council to confer with legal counsel regarding this litigation without public disclosure.
Why?
This matter involves allegations that the City's negligence resulted in the sexual assault of the plaintiff between 1978 and 1981 at the Alpine Recreational Center. Because this involves pending litigation and requires confidential legal advice, California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) permits the discussion to be held in a closed session rather than publicly.
Key Details
Case: T.L. v. City of Los Angeles (LASC Case No. 22STC24129) Incident Location: Alpine Recreational Center Timeframe of Alleged Assault: 1978-1981 Contact: Deputy City Attorney Karen Woodward will be present to answer questions at (310) 948-9457
Impact
This affects the City's legal strategy and potential financial liability. The closed session allows the City Council to make an informed decision about settlement discussions while protecting the City's legal interests and maintaining attorney-client privilege.