The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled TRISTAR Risk Management v. City of Los Angeles , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV22639. (The litigation arises from a contract that TRISTAR Risk Management had with the City to provide workers’ compensation administration services for the City’s sworn police officers, Contract No. C-121812.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on December 2, 2025.)

Summary

The City Council will convene in a closed session to discuss pending litigation titled TRISTAR Risk Management v. City of Los Angeles (LASC Case No. 23STCV22639). This session, held pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), is for conferring with legal counsel regarding potential settlement discussions related to the case. The lawsuit stems from Contract No. C-121812, under which TRISTAR Risk Management provided workers’ compensation administration services for the City’s sworn police officers. The Budget and Finance Committee previously reviewed this matter in closed session on December 2, 2025.

Citizen Impact

This closed-door legal discussion could lead to a settlement that impacts the city's budget and how taxpayer funds are used for workers' compensation services for police officers.

Confidence

high