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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

State Bar investigating law firm at center of L.A. County's $4 billion sex abuse settlement

The California State Bar has opened an investigation into a prominent Los Angeles law firm that represents thousands of sex abuse victims in a record $4 billion settlement, according to court filings made public Wednesday. The investigation into Downtown LA Law Group, which is also the subject of a criminal probe into allegations plaintiffs were paid to sue, was detailed in a Jan. 20 court motion filed by attorneys for L.A. County.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Judge tapped to vet $4-billion sex abuse settlement; L.A. County urges bar investigation

L.A. County hired retired judge Daniel Buckley to vet DTLA claims so genuine sex-abuse victims receive settlement funds amid allegations of paid, fraudulent claims.
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fromLos Angeles Times
9 months ago
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L.A. County approves $4-billion sex abuse settlement, largest in U.S. history

Los Angeles County agrees to a historic $4 billion settlement for child sex abuse victims, addressing decades of systemic neglect.
fromLos Angeles Times
9 months ago
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L.A. County faces $2 billion in fire recovery costs, straining budget

L.A. County is facing severe budget cuts due to fire recovery costs and a record sex abuse settlement.
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fromLos Angeles Times
9 months ago

L.A. County approves $4-billion sex abuse settlement, largest in U.S. history

Los Angeles County agrees to a historic $4 billion settlement for child sex abuse victims, addressing decades of systemic neglect.
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