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LA County Settles $4B Abuse Claims Amid Fraud Concerns

12/23/2025

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Story summary

In Los Angeles County, a $4 billion settlement covers nearly 7,000 abuse claims.
Private investors back law firms to recruit victims, fueling predatory-practice concerns.
Local officials, including Supervisor Kathryn Barger, call the trend exploitative.
California's AB 218 lifted the statute of limitations on these claims.
District Attorney Nathan Hochman has opened an investigation into potential settlement fraud.

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Story summary

In Los Angeles County, a $4 billion settlement covers nearly 7,000 abuse claims.
Private investors back law firms to recruit victims, fueling predatory-practice concerns.
Local officials, including Supervisor Kathryn Barger, call the trend exploitative.
California's AB 218 lifted the statute of limitations on these claims.
District Attorney Nathan Hochman has opened an investigation into potential settlement fraud.