Los Angeles County has announced a settlement of $4 billion to resolve numerous claims of sexual abuse dating back to 1959 against its juvenile detention and foster care systems. This agreement is considered the largest payout in U.S. history for such claims and comes after a 2019 state law led to an increase in child sexual abuse lawsuits. Approximately 6,800 claims including serious allegations from the 1980s to 2000s, particularly concerning the notorious MacLaren Children's Center, highlight severe mistreatment of children, now leading to a commitment from the county to support survivors in their recovery.
Los Angeles County has agreed to pay $4 billion to settle longstanding sex abuse claims from its juvenile and foster care systems, an unprecedented move.
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