Angelena Sandifor, Brenda Blandon, Jamie Utterback v. County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept., Los Angeles County Sheriff James McDonnell, in his individual and official capacity; Deputy Giancarlo Scotti, in his individual and official capacity, and Does 1 to 10
Published: Apr. 17, 2020 | Result Date: Mar. 2, 2020 | Filing Date: Aug. 31, 2018 |Case number: 2:18-cv-07650-DMG-PLA Settlement – $1,700,000
Judge
Court
CD CA
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Justin E. Sterling
(Law Offices of Justin E. Sterling)
Erin R. Darling
(Law Offices of Erin Darling)
Defendant
Millicent L. Rolon
(Office of Los Angeles County Counsel)
Facts
Plaintiffs Angelena Sandifor, Brenda Blandon and Jamie Utterback, filed a lawsuit against the County of Los Angeles alleging that Los Angeles County Sheriff Deputy Giancarlo Scotti sexually assaulted plaintiffs while they were incarcerated at Century Regional Detention Facility.
Contentions
PLAINTIFFS' CONTENTION: Utterback contended that Deputy Scotti sexually assaulted her by forcing her to rub his erect penis while she was alone with him in an elevator. Sandifor contended that Deputy Scotti forced her to perform oral sex on him while she was inside her cell. Blandon alleged that Deputy Scotti ordered her to disrobe while she was inside her cell. She also alleged that Deputy Scotti groped her when she was alone with him in an elevator.
Plaintiffs further alleged that the County of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department were negligent in training its employees on sexual abuse deterrence and prevention.
DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS: Defendants denied plaintiffs' contentions.
Result
The parties agreed to a $1.7 million settlement.
For reprint rights or to order a copy of your photo:
Email
jeremy@reprintpros.com
for prices.
Direct dial: 949-702-5390