$472M Paid Out in Liability Claims Over 3 Years

Departmental Distribution: Allocation of Liability Payouts Across Los Angeles Departments

Call for Transparency: City Controller Highlights Need for Accountability Amidst Rising Liability Claims

According to published article of audacy, Over the past three years the city of Los Angeles has grappled with a substantial financial burden stemming from liability claims totaling nearly $472 million. These payouts have been distributed across various city departments with significant amounts allocated to cover expenses incurred by the Los Angeles Police Department Los Angeles Sanitation & Environment and Street Services. City Controller Kenneth Mejia’s recent report sheds light on the magnitude of these payments emphasizing the need for greater transparency and accountability in managing city responsibilities to mitigate the risks and harms leading to such claims.

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$472M Paid Out in Liability Claims Over 3 Years(PHOTO: Audacy)

Addressing Diverse Challenges: Los Angeles Confronts a Range of Issues Driving Liability Claims

The breakdown of liability claim payouts reveals a spectrum of challenges faced by the city ranging from dangerous conditions and traffic collisions to civil rights violations and instances of professional negligence. With a substantial portion of these payments drawn from the General Fund rather than departmental budgets there is a clear imperative for Los Angeles to prioritize proactive measures aimed at reducing liability exposure and enhancing public safety. Mejia’s efforts to provide accessible data on liability claims serve as a crucial step towards informed decision-making and effective risk management strategies for the city and its residents.

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