Brief

The City Attorney submitted a report on March 25, 2026 regarding Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV17189 (John Doe #1 v. City of Los Angeles). Councilmembers Yaroslavsky and Blumenfield moved a motion on the matter, which the Council adopted unanimously 12-0-3 on April 22, 2026. The file has since closed following mayoral action on May 4, 2026.

Full summary

The City Attorney initiated this file to resolve a civil lawsuit stemming from claims of sexual abuse of a minor by a City employee occurring between approximately 2002 and 2008. The case was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court by a plaintiff identified as John Doe #1. The City Attorney transmitted a report on the matter on April 8, 2026, and it was referred to the Budget and Finance Committee. The Budget and Finance Committee took up the matter in closed session on April 13, 2026, as permitted under California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), which allows litigation to be discussed outside public view. The committee voted 4-0 to recommend approval, with one member absent. The Council-adopted motion, presented by Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky and seconded by Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, authorized the City Attorney to pay $550,000 to settle the case. The funds were directed to be transferred within the Liability Claims Fund from the Miscellaneous Liability Payouts account to the Recreation and Parks Liability Payouts account, reflecting the departmental origin of the underlying claim. Payment of $550,000 was authorized to be disbursed to plaintiff's counsel McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP and attorney Johnathan Chu. The City Attorney was also authorized to make any necessary technical adjustments with approval of the City Administrative Officer. The full Council adopted the motion 12-0-3 on April 22, 2026. After mayoral approval, the file closed on May 4, 2026. The settlement payment is scheduled for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

Activity (8)

• 2026-05-04 Council action final.
• 2026-04-24 City Clerk transmitted file to Mayor. Last day for Mayor to act is May 4, 2026.
• 2026-04-22 Council adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky - Blumenfield) in Open Session, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.
• 2026-04-17 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on April 22, 2026.
• 2026-04-13 Budget and Finance Committee approved the item in Open Session.
• 2026-04-10 Budget and Finance Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on April 13, 2026.
• 2026-04-08 City Attorney document(s) referred to Budget and Finance Committee.
• 2026-04-08 Document submitted by City Attorney, dated March 25, 2026.

Documents (4)

• 2026-05-04 Mayor Concurrence/Council Action · other
• 2026-04-22 Motion (Yaroslavsky - Blumenfield) · motion
• 2026-04-22 Speaker Card(s) · speaker_card
• 2026-04-08 Report from City Attorney · report