Brief

The City Attorney has referred a legal defense matter to the Budget and Finance Committee concerning Marnie Birger v. City of Los Angeles (Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCV15290). The file was initiated on July 10, 2026, and remains pending before the committee. This is a standard referral for committee review of litigation and potential financial or settlement implications.

Full summary

On July 10, 2026, the City Attorney submitted a document and referred the matter of Marnie Birger v. City of Los Angeles to the Budget and Finance Committee. The case is filed in Los Angeles Superior Court under Case No. 24STCV15290, with an associated city claim number C23-22547. The City Attorney Report (R26-0414) accompanies the referral. The file is currently pending before the Budget and Finance Committee, which typically reviews litigation matters to assess budget impacts, settlement authority, and financial exposure. The specific nature of the claims or allegations in the underlying lawsuit is not detailed in the council file materials. As a litigation matter, the substantive details are likely handled through the City Attorney's litigation management processes, while the council file serves as the formal record for committee oversight and any budgetary or settlement decisions the city may need to make. The file expires July 10, 2028, providing a two-year window for committee action.

Activity (2)

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

Documents (1)

• 2026-07-10 Report from City Attorney · report