Brief

The City Attorney has submitted a report on Bridget Pickett v. City of Los Angeles (Superior Court Case 21STCV10488), a pending lawsuit against the City. The matter was referred to the Budget and Finance Committee on June 18, 2026, likely to address potential financial exposure, settlement authority, or judgment management. The file remains open and pending committee action.

Full summary

This Council file tracks a civil lawsuit filed against the City of Los Angeles by Bridget Pickett in Los Angeles Superior Court (Case 21STCV10488). The City Attorney submitted a report dated June 4, 2026, documenting the status and implications of the case. On June 17, the document was formally submitted to the Council, and the next day it was referred to the Budget and Finance Committee for review and action. The referral to Budget and Finance typically indicates that the lawsuit presents a potential financial liability requiring Committee oversight—whether to authorize settlement negotiations, reserve funds for a potential judgment, or monitor litigation strategy. The specific claims in the underlying lawsuit are not detailed in the Council file activity log, though the City Attorney's report would contain relevant case details, exposure assessment, and any recommendations. As of June 18, 2026, the file remains open and pending in the Budget and Finance Committee. The file has an expiration date of June 17, 2028, allowing two years for Committee consideration and any Council action. No votes, amendments, or further procedural activity have been recorded to date.

Activity (2)

• 2026-06-18 City Attorney document(s) referred to Budget and Finance Committee.
• 2026-06-17 Document submitted by City Attorney, dated June 4, 2026.

Documents (1)

• 2026-06-04 Report from City Attorney · report