Lists of civil lawsuits brought against Los Angeles PD

Todd Feathers filed this request with the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office of Los Angeles, CA.
Submitted Sept. 2, 2014
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From: Todd Feathers

Subject: None

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the California's Sunshine Amendment (Cal. Const. Art. I, ยง 3(b)), I hereby request the following records:

Copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents created since Jan. 1, 2009 that detail lawsuits brought against the police department. This should include any documentation mechanism your department uses to track lawsuits. It should also include any documents that the department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the department.

This request should be construed to include documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as documents or databases that contain responsive information over a longer time span.

I request that all fees be waived for this request because I am a journalist -- employed by the Boston Globe and MuckRock -- and intend to use the requested information to educate the public.

I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Todd Feathers

From: Todd Feathers

Subject: None

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Hello,

I would like to revise the below-mentioned request so as to reduce the burden on your agency of retrieving the records. I had requested:

"Copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents created since Jan. 1, 2009 that detail lawsuits brought against the police department. This should include any documentation mechanism your department uses to track lawsuits. It should also include any documents that the department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the department. This request should be construed to include documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as documents or databases that contain responsive information over a longer time span."

After corresponding with other police departments, I would like to revise my reduce my request to the following:

A single list of all civil rights and tort lawsuits brought against the Los Angeles Police Department since Jan. 1, 2009 that have since been closed and are no longer pending litigation. If possible, I would also like the disposition for those closed cases and any settlement or judgment amounts paid as a result.

Thank you for your help, and I apologize for the inconvenience.

Todd Feathers

From: Mike Dundas

Subject: None

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Hello,

Is there a phone number that I could use to reach Mr. Feathers to speak
about this request? I just have two quick questions that would be easier
to handle over the phone than by email. I just want to make sure that we
are getting you the correct information.

Mike Dundas
Deputy City Attorney

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From: Todd Feathers

Subject: None

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Mike,

You can reach me at 608-698-5806 at any time today. Thanks for your help.

Todd Feathers

From: Todd Feathers

Subject: None

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Mr. Dundas,

My apologies for letting this sit so long without calling you. Do you still have questions regarding this request? You can reach me any time at 608-698-5806.

Thank you,
Todd Feathers

From: Mike Dundas

Subject: None

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Hello,

This is a follow up to my conversation with Todd today. Here is the
requested spreadsheet. It contains all LAPD cases since 2005. If there is
a "close date" listed on the row and a blank in the dollar amount, it means
the case was resolved in the City's favor, with no money being awarded to
the plaintiff. Please let me know if you have any follow up questions.

Mike Dundas

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