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THE
CIVIL LIABILITY MANAGEMENT BRANCH
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Los Angeles County Courthouse |
The
Civil Liability Management Branch aggressively defends the
City’s interest in claims and lawsuits. The Branch also
provides proactive advice to City departments that reduces
the risks that often result in claims. Through various divisions,
the Branch handles civil litigation, workers’ compensation,
collections and risk management.
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Attorneys in the Branch’s Civil
Litigation Division are expert litigators who defend
the City in General Civil Litigation, Police Litigation,
and Police Employment matters in state, federal and appellate
courts. They also bring lawsuits on behalf of the City to
recover costs from third parties responsible for injuries
to City employees or property.
- The General Counsel to the Police
Department Division
provides full service legal advice and representation to
the Los Angeles Police Department and its Commission.
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Special Litigation Division handles complex construction
claims, contract disputes and certain labor matters growing
out of the operations of the City’s service departments
such as Public Works and Parks and Recreation.
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The Workers’ Compensation Division
defends workers’ compensation lawsuits, investigates
fraud and advises City departments on claims avoidance.
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Risk Management Division works with all other divisions
in the Office of the City Attorney to develop, recommend
and help City departments implement measures that manage
risks and reduce the amount of the City’s liabilities.
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