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City Attorney

Civil Liability Management
Priority Outcome: Make Los Angeles the best run big city in America
This program includes seven divisions focused on litigation, Business and Complex, Employment, Police
Liability, General Liability, Civil Appeals and Workers' Compensation, plus the Risk Management Unit, and
oversight of the Affirmative Litigation Division. Through this Branch, the City Attorney's Office defends the City
in civil lawsuits including general tort liability, police misconduct, employment matters, and complex business
matters. This Branch also represents the City in Workers' Compensation actions. The Affirmative Litigation
Division brings civil enforcement and other affirmative litigation to address unfair business practices and
nuisances to protect the City and its residents. The Risk Management Unit identifies and analyzes trends in
litigation and develops recommendations to reduce future incidents.

Program Changes Direct Cost Positions Total Cost
Changes in Salaries, Expense, Equipment, and Special
Apportionment of Changes Applicable to Various Programs (9,872) (4) (575,589)
Related costs consist of employee benefits.
SG: ($5,423) EX: ($4,449)
Related Costs: ($565,717)

Continuation of Services
22. Qui Tam Affirmative Litigation 375,291 - 530,098
Continue funding and resolution authority for two Deputy City
Attorney IIIs to pursue Qui Tam litigation on behalf of the City
to recover financial losses due to corporate misconduct and
abuse of taxpayer dollars. Funding is provided by the
Consumer Protection Trust Fund. Related costs consist of
employee benefits.
SG: $375,291
Related Costs: $154,807
23. Claims and Risk Management Division Support 62,140 - 97,185
Continue funding and resolution authority for one Senior Legal
Clerk I to provide clerical support for the Claims and Risk
Management Division. Related costs consist of employee
benefits.
SG: $62,140
Related Costs: $35,045

24. Risk Management Division 835,172 - 1,201,481
Continue funding and resolution authority for six positions
consisting of three Deputy City Attorney IIIs, two Paralegal IIs,
and one Legal Secretary II to address litigation against the City
through the development of proactive risk management
programs and corrective action procedures. Related costs
consist of employee benefits.
SG: $835,172
Related Costs: $366,309

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