Government,
Civil Litigation
May 14, 2025
LA taking hard stance in crash suit because of budget, plaintiffs say
Los Angeles denies liability in police crash lawsuit, citing immunity, as plaintiffs allege officer fault and city pursues bill to limit damages.
Facing a lawsuit over a high-speed police crash that allegedly left two men with life-altering injuries, the City of Los Angeles is preparing legislation to limit its liability and has chosen a strategy of denial and deflection, according to counsel for the plaintiffs, who say evidence and internal findings suggest officer fault.
The plaintiffs' attorney, Robert S. Glassman of Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP, mentioned delays and hardline stands the city has taken in the litigation a...
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