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Why LA County Is Borrowing Billions: How Abuse Cases Could Affect California Cities Financially
In this episode, former state senator John Moorlach and attorney Farid Yaghoubtil from Downtown LA Law Group join us to explain how the law passed, what it means for school finances, and what it means for those coming forward to share their stories.
September 20, 2025
Los Angeles County and its schools are now facing billions in legal settlements as victims come forward about abuse they suffered decades ago. A 2019 law gave them new time to file claims that were once closed.
In this episode, former state senator John Moorlach and attorney Farid Yaghoubtil from Downtown LA Law Group join us to explain how the law passed, what it means for school finances, and what it means for those coming forward to share their stories.
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