Brief

The City Attorney has referred a legal matter involving Martha Eugenia Galvan and the Los Angeles Police Department to the Budget and Finance Committee. The file stems from Los Angeles Superior Court Case 21STCV45240 and involves multiple related claims (C22-01658, C22-01707, C22-01708). As of July 10, 2026, the City Attorney's report on this matter is pending committee review. The specific terms and amounts involved are not detailed in the available documents.

Full summary

On July 10, 2026, the City Attorney submitted a report (R26-0369) concerning litigation involving Martha Eugenia Galvan against the Los Angeles Police Department and related parties. The matter arises from Los Angeles Superior Court Case 21STCV45240 and encompasses three associated claims. The case was referred to the Budget and Finance Committee, suggesting the city is either proposing settlement, recommending a payment authorization, or updating the council on litigation status and potential fiscal exposure. The file does not currently include details about the nature of the underlying claims, the amount sought or proposed for settlement, or the City Attorney's specific recommendation. Given that the matter is routed to Budget and Finance rather than a policy committee, the focus is likely on appropriating funds or approving a settlement agreement rather than on policy changes. The file was introduced and referred on the same date (July 10, 2026) and remains pending in committee. It will expire July 10, 2028, unless council extends or closes it earlier. No further activity beyond the initial referral has been recorded as of the date of this summary.

Activity (2)

• 2026-07-10 City Attorney document(s) referred to Budget and Finance Committee.
• 2026-07-10 Document submitted by City Attorney, dated June 25, 2026.

Documents (1)

• 2026-06-25 Report from City Attorney · report