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In unprecedented payout, L.A. County will settle sex abuse claims for $4 billion

 Los Angeles County plans to settle nearly 7,000 claims of childhood sexual abuse in its juvenile facilities and foster homes for $4 billion. This settlement, if approved, will be the largest sex abuse payout in U. S. history.

1. Settlement Overview:

The proposed $4 billion settlement is in response to lawsuits from thousands of former foster children and others who allege they were abused in juvenile facilities, including the defunct MacLaren Children’s Center.

2. Comparison with Other Settlements:

This amount significantly surpasses previous large settlements, such as the $2. 46 billion paid by the Boy Scouts of America and about $1. 5 billion by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

3. Legislative Background:

The settlement is a consequence of Assembly Bill 218, a law allowing abuse victims to file claims even after the statute of limitations expired, leading to a surge in lawsuits in California.

4. Nature of Allegations:

Many victims report sexual abuse by staff members while incarcerated as children in county facilities. The allegations span multiple decades, primarily from the 1980s to the 2000s.

5. Emotional Impact on Victims:

Survivors like MaryAlice Ashbrook and Shirley Bodkin express shock and a desire for justice, recalling traumatic experiences from their time at facilities like MacLaren.

6. County's Response:

L. A. County officials, including Chief Executive Officer Fesia Davenport, have acknowledged the harm done and emphasized efforts to prevent future abuse, including better vetting of staff.

7. Financial Implications:

The payout poses significant financial challenges for the county, which may have to cut its budget or borrow money to settle the claims. The payments to victims will occur between January 2026 and January 2030.

8. Remaining Cases:

The settlement will not cover all lawsuits, with ongoing negotiations for other claims. The situation remains complex, as some accused staff members were still employed until recently.

The $4 billion settlement by L. A. County signifies a historic acknowledgment of the failures in protecting vulnerable children from abuse within its care facilities. As the county navigates the financial repercussions, it aims to provide some measure of healing for the victims involved. The settlement awaits approval from county officials and may set a precedent for future responses to abuse claims.

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-04/in-unprecedented-payout-l-a-county-settles-sex-abuse-claims-for-4-billion

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