""I want them in Sacramento to fix it," she said. "I have to believe that we are the tip of the iceberg.""
"The controversial law, Assembly Bill 218, has led to thousands of claims over abuse that took place in schools, juvenile halls and foster homes. Supporters say it continues to give survivors a chance at justice, while Barger and other officials warn the cost of the litigation is driving local governments to the brink of bankruptcy."
""At $4 billion, it was the largest sex abuse settlement in U.S. history, with the money set aside for more than 11,000 victims.""
"Hochman told the supervisors this week that his office is reviewing "thousands of claims" for fraudulent submissions and predicted savings in the "hundreds of millions if not billions of dollars.""
A county supervisor urged state lawmakers to reverse Assembly Bill 218, which extended the statute of limitations and triggered thousands of decades-old sex-abuse claims against schools, juvenile halls and foster homes. The litigation has generated nearly $5 billion in county payouts, including a $4 billion settlement set aside for over 11,000 victims. Allegations of fabricated claims have prompted a district attorney investigation into thousands of submissions, with potential savings projected in the hundreds of millions or more. Officials have proposed reforms such as capping attorneys' fees, noting roughly $1.5 billion of the payout will go to lawyers.
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