L.A. County hit with record number of lawsuits amid flood of child sex abuse claims
- Posted on February 6, 2025
- By Los Angeles Times
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L.A. County hit with record number of lawsuits amid flood of child sex abuse claims
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The amount the county paid to outside attorneys rose 18% from the previous year to $75 million — nearly double what the county spent four years ago.