$828 Million
Jane BP1-B Doe, et al. v County of Los Angeles
High-profile Cases,Juvenile Detention Sexual Abuse,Sexual Abuse
Attorneys:
Mike Arias, Sahar Malek
Case Synopsis
Attorneys from Arias Sanguinetti secured a record-setting $828 million settlement on behalf of 414 survivors of sexual abuse in Los Angeles County’s juvenile detention and foster care systems. This payout represents the largest per-survivor recovery in a sexual abuse case in U.S. history, with an average of $2 million per individual.
To try to pursue a better outcome for its clients, the firm chose to opt them out of a separate $4 billion global settlement involving over 11,000 plaintiffs, instead pursuing a litigation path they believed would better honor their clients’ experiences. That strategic decision resulted in a historic outcome and ensured each survivor received compensation more closely aligned with the magnitude of the harm they endured.
The survivors represented by Arias Sanguinetti, many of whom had suffered years of abuse by those entrusted with their care, demonstrated extraordinary courage in coming forward. This case is a testament to their strength and a reminder of the vital importance of accountability in institutions meant to protect.
“Our clients showed extraordinary strength in telling their stories. This result is about honoring their bravery and helping them begin to heal.”
