“I filed this petition with the best interests of the actual victims in mind. We believe that up to 81 percent of claims seeking compensation from the settlement fund may be fraudulent. Given the structure of the settlement, identifying and excluding ineligible claimants will ensure that those who are entitled to compensation receive a greater share of the settlement.”
LOS ANGELES:- Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman filed a motion yesterday asking a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge to halt payment of a more than $4 billion settlement of child sexual abuse claims against Los Angeles County until December 31, 2026. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is investigating allegations of fraud in the case.
A hearing has been set for Monday to address the motion by Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman.
District Attorney Hochman said, “I will request a temporary stay of the payment and distribution of funds from the more than $4 billion settlement of child sexual abuse claims against Los Angeles County. Further review of the many potentially fraudulent sexual abuse claims involved in the settlement is pending. This intervention is important to protect the rights of legitimate child abuse victims, including preserving the integrity of the settlement process. It will also help ensure that those who allegedly file fraudulent claims are held accountable for exploiting the horrific abuse and trauma experienced by real victims.”
District Attorney Hochman filed the motion a year after the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors agreed to pay a $4 billion settlement for more than 11,000 claims of sexual abuse from victims formerly detained at Los Angeles County juvenile halls, foster homes and children’s shelters.
District Attorney Hochman said, “I filed this petition with the best interests of the actual victims in mind. We believe that up to 81 percent of claims seeking compensation from the settlement fund may be fraudulent. Given the structure of the settlement, identifying and excluding ineligible claimants will ensure that those who are entitled to compensation receive a greater share of the settlement.”
