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Ordinance#231212Passed
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The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $190,000 related to allegations of negligence and violations of patient rights concerning care at Laguna Honda Hospital. The lawsuit was filed by Alfred Coutts in May 2020.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Alfred Coutts against the City and County of San Francisco for $190,000; the lawsuit was filed on May 14, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-584459; entitled Alfred Coutts, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et. al.; the lawsuit involves allegations of negligence, dependent adult neglect/abuse, and violations of the Patient’s Bill of Rights concerning Mr. Coutts’ care at Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center.

Introduced: Nov 28, 2023
Final action: Feb 16, 2024
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PASSED ON FIRST READING
Board of Supervisors · Jan 30, 2024Pass
5-0
RECOMMENDED
Government Audit and Oversight Committee · Jan 18, 2024Pass
0-0 /1

Legislative journey

Clerk of the BoardNov 13, 2023
·RECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT
PresidentNov 28, 2023
RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED
Government Audit and Oversight CommitteeJan 18, 2024
RECOMMENDEDPass
Board of SupervisorsJan 30, 2024 – Feb 6, 2024
PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass
FINALLY PASSEDPass
MayorFeb 16, 2024
APPROVED