L.A. County seeks to change law behind billions in sex abuse payouts - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
by Rebecca EllisFebruary 21, 2026
State legislators are considering changes to a law that extended the statute of limitations for lawsuits over sexual abuse, triggering a tidal wave of decades-old claims that local leaders warn has pushed budgets to the brink of bankruptcy.
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Originally published on Los Angeles Times on 2/21/2026