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Litigation settlements costing taxpayers

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Summary

Residents flagged more than $57 million in settlements approved on the consent agenda, including $40 million tied to water rates and $10 million for the La Jolla Terrace slope damage, arguing the city must prevent the negligence behind them.

At a glance

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Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Over $57 million in settlement payments across the consent items.

✅Who benefits

Settlement plaintiffs.

⚠️Who could be affected

Taxpayers, who bear the cost of negligence-related payouts.

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