Important News About the LA County Sexual Abuse Settlement For Claimants
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The court has approved a $4 billion settlement for people who were sexually abused in Los Angeles juvenile detention centers and foster care like yourself. This is the largest settlements ever for survivors like you. There are currently about 10,000 survivors who are part of this settlement. You are one of them. Now that the settlement is approved, we need your help to finish the process and make sure you get the money you deserve. YOUR PROMPT ATTENTION IS NEEDED.
Part 1: LA County Agreement – Help for Survivors of Childhood Harm
What Is This Agreement About?
Q: What is this paper about?
A: It’s an agreement where Los Angeles County is offering support to people who were hurt as children, especially in foster care or county-run places. The County will give money to help these people heal.
Who Is Involved?
Q: Who made this agreement?
A: It’s between Los Angeles County and law firms who are helping many survivors.
Q: Who are the people this helps?
A: It helps people who were harmed as kids in county care, like foster homes, juvenile camps, or MacLaren Hall.
What Is the County Agreeing to Do?
Q: Is the County giving money to people?
A: Yes. They are agreeing to pay $4 billion to help people recover and feel seen and heard.
Q: How and when will the money be given?
A: The money will be paid over 5 years in big parts, starting in 2026.
What Do Survivors Need to Do?
Q: How can someone be part of the settlement?
A: Each person must sign a form that says they agree, and they must also tell their story by filling out a special form called a “Fact Sheet.”
Q: What if someone doesn’t want to be part of it?
A: That’s okay. No one is forced. But if they don’t answer, their case might be closed by the court.
What If Not Enough People Join?
Q: Can the County cancel the agreement?
A: Yes. If not enough people agree to it, the County might change their mind and cancel the whole deal.
Will People’s Stories Stay Private?
Q: Will the names and details be kept secret?
A: Yes, if someone asks, their name and how much they receive can stay private—unless the law says otherwise.
Is the County Saying It Did Something Wrong?
Q: Is the County admitting it caused harm?
A: No. The County is not saying it did anything wrong. But it is choosing to pay people to help bring peace and healing.
Part 2: General Legal Civil Settlements with Contingency Fees
What Is a Civil Settlement?
Q: What does a “settlement” mean?
A: A settlement is when both sides in a legal case agree to solve the problem without going to a full trial. One side usually agrees to pay money, and the other side agrees to stop the case.
What Is a Contingency Fee?
Q: What is a contingency fee?
A: It means the lawyer only gets paid if they win the case or get a settlement. If the person gets no money, the lawyer gets nothing.
How Much Does the Lawyer Get?
Q: How much money does the lawyer take?
A: Usually, lawyers take a percentage of the settlement—often around 33% (about 1/3 of what the person gets). Sometimes more or less, depending on the case.
Will There Be Other Costs?
Q: Are there other costs besides the lawyer’s share?
A: Maybe. There might be things like fees for filing the case, doctors’ reports, or experts. These are sometimes taken out of the settlement money too.
What Happens If the Case Loses?
Q: What if no money is won?
A: Then the lawyer doesn’t get paid. That’s what “contingent” means—they only get paid if the case wins.
Does Each Person Get the Same Amount?
Q: Does everyone in the case get the same amount of money?
A: No. The amount depends on each person’s experience and harm. A judge or a special helper decides what is fair for each person.
Can I Change My Mind?
Q: If I sign, can I change my mind later?
A: Once the final papers are signed and approved, it is usually not possible to change your mind. That’s why it’s important to talk to your lawyer first.
Part 3: Why This Settlement Is Fair and Just
Why Is This Settlement a Good Thing?
Q: Is this a fair deal for people who were hurt?
A: Yes. Many people who understand the law, including survivor lawyers and judges, believe this is one of the biggest and fairest settlements ever offered for people hurt in county care.
Were Survivors’ Voices Heard?
Q: Did the people who were hurt have a say in this?
A: Yes. The lawyers listened to many survivors and worked hard to include their needs in the agreement. Survivors’ stories helped shape this settlement.
Is This Trauma-Informed?
Q: Was the settlement made in a way that respects trauma?
A: Yes. Survivors don’t have to go through long trials or tell their story in court. They can share their experience safely through a form. And they can choose privacy.
Is It Safe to Join?
Q: Is anyone being forced to do this?
A: No. Every person can decide for themselves. No one will be punished for saying no. It’s about choice and respect.
Did Experts Review This?
Q: Did trusted people look at this settlement before offering it?
A: Yes. Many lawyers who work with survivors, and the court, have reviewed it and believe it’s fair, helpful, and just.
What Is the Goal of This Settlement?
Q: What does this agreement hope to do?
A: To bring healing. To help people who were hurt as children feel believed, supported, and not alone—and to give them something back for the harm they went through.
How Much Money Will Each Person Get?
Q: How much will I personally receive?
A: The exact amount depends on each person’s story and how much harm they went through. It will not be the same for everyone.
Q: Who decides how much I get?
A: A retired judge and legal experts, who understand these kinds of cases, will carefully look at everyone’s story and decide what is fair for each person.
Q: Is there a way to get money faster?
A: Yes. Some people may be offered a smaller amount quickly through something called a “Quick Pay” option. Others may choose to wait for a higher amount based on their individual case.
Q: Can my lawyer help me understand what I might get?
A: Yes. Your lawyer can give you a better idea based on your situation and help you decide what’s best for you.
You must complete THREE things before June 10, 2026:
1. Sign the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA)
2. Complete Your Fact Sheet (if you haven’t already)
2. Complete a Victim Impact Statement
Part 1: LA County Agreement – Help for Survivors of Childhood Harm
What Is This Agreement About?
Q: What is this paper about?
A: It’s an agreement where Los Angeles County is offering support to people who were hurt as children, especially in foster care or county-run places. The County will give money to help these people heal.
Who Is Involved?
Q: Who made this agreement?
A: It’s between Los Angeles County and law firms who are helping many survivors.
Q: Who are the people this helps?
A: It helps people who were harmed as kids in county care, like foster homes, juvenile camps, or MacLaren Hall.
What Is the County Agreeing to Do?
Q: Is the County giving money to people?
A: Yes. They are agreeing to pay $4 billion to help people recover and feel seen and heard.
Q: How and when will the money be given?
A: The money will be paid over 5 years in big parts, starting in 2026.
What Do Survivors Need to Do?
Q: How can someone be part of the settlement?
A: Each person must sign a form that says they agree, and they must also tell their story by filling out a special form called a “Fact Sheet.”
Q: What if someone doesn’t want to be part of it?
A: That’s okay. No one is forced. But if they don’t answer, their case might be closed by the court.
What If Not Enough People Join?
Q: Can the County cancel the agreement?
A: Yes. If not enough people agree to it, the County might change their mind and cancel the whole deal.
Will People’s Stories Stay Private?
Q: Will the names and details be kept secret?
A: Yes, if someone asks, their name and how much they receive can stay private—unless the law says otherwise.
Is the County Saying It Did Something Wrong?
Q: Is the County admitting it caused harm?
A: No. The County is not saying it did anything wrong. But it is choosing to pay people to help bring peace and healing.
Part 2: General Legal Civil Settlements with Contingency Fees
What Is a Civil Settlement?
Q: What does a “settlement” mean?
A: A settlement is when both sides in a legal case agree to solve the problem without going to a full trial. One side usually agrees to pay money, and the other side agrees to stop the case.
What Is a Contingency Fee?
Q: What is a contingency fee?
A: It means the lawyer only gets paid if they win the case or get a settlement. If the person gets no money, the lawyer gets nothing.
How Much Does the Lawyer Get?
Q: How much money does the lawyer take?
A: Usually, lawyers take a percentage of the settlement—often around 33% (about 1/3 of what the person gets). Sometimes more or less, depending on the case.
Will There Be Other Costs?
Q: Are there other costs besides the lawyer’s share?
A: Maybe. There might be things like fees for filing the case, doctors’ reports, or experts. These are sometimes taken out of the settlement money too.
What Happens If the Case Loses?
Q: What if no money is won?
A: Then the lawyer doesn’t get paid. That’s what “contingent” means—they only get paid if the case wins.
Does Each Person Get the Same Amount?
Q: Does everyone in the case get the same amount of money?
A: No. The amount depends on each person’s experience and harm. A judge or a special helper decides what is fair for each person.
Can I Change My Mind?
Q: If I sign, can I change my mind later?
A: Once the final papers are signed and approved, it is usually not possible to change your mind. That’s why it’s important to talk to your lawyer first.
Part 3: Why This Settlement Is Fair and Just
Why Is This Settlement a Good Thing?
Q: Is this a fair deal for people who were hurt?
A: Yes. Many people who understand the law, including survivor lawyers and judges, believe this is one of the biggest and fairest settlements ever offered for people hurt in county care.
Were Survivors’ Voices Heard?
Q: Did the people who were hurt have a say in this?
A: Yes. The lawyers listened to many survivors and worked hard to include their needs in the agreement. Survivors’ stories helped shape this settlement.
Is This Trauma-Informed?
Q: Was the settlement made in a way that respects trauma?
A: Yes. Survivors don’t have to go through long trials or tell their story in court. They can share their experience safely through a form. And they can choose privacy.
Is It Safe to Join?
Q: Is anyone being forced to do this?
A: No. Every person can decide for themselves. No one will be punished for saying no. It’s about choice and respect.
Did Experts Review This?
Q: Did trusted people look at this settlement before offering it?
A: Yes. Many lawyers who work with survivors, and the court, have reviewed it and believe it’s fair, helpful, and just.
What Is the Goal of This Settlement?
Q: What does this agreement hope to do?
A: To bring healing. To help people who were hurt as children feel believed, supported, and not alone—and to give them something back for the harm they went through.
How Much Money Will Each Person Get?
Q: How much will I personally receive?
A: The exact amount depends on each person’s story and how much harm they went through. It will not be the same for everyone.
Q: Who decides how much I get?
A: A retired judge and legal experts, who understand these kinds of cases, will carefully look at everyone’s story and decide what is fair for each person.
Q: Is there a way to get money faster?
A: Yes. Some people may be offered a smaller amount quickly through something called a “Quick Pay” option. Others may choose to wait for a higher amount based on their individual case.
Q: Can my lawyer help me understand what I might get?
A: Yes. Your lawyer can give you a better idea based on your situation and help you decide what’s best for you.
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