To: Board of Supervisors
From: Thomas L. Geiger, County Counsel
Report Title: Public report of litigation settlement agreements that became final during the period October 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026.
Recommendation: Recommendation of the County Administrator
RECOMMENDATIONS:
RECEIVE public report of litigation settlement agreements that became final during the period October 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Settlement amounts are listed below.
BACKGROUND:
Two agreements to settle pending litigation, as defined in Government Code section 54956.9, became final during the period October 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026.
Theresa Galang v. County of San Joaquin, et al., San Joaquin County Superior Court Case No. STK CV UPI 2022 0004068: On August 11, 2026, the Board of Supervisors approved a settlement in this revived childhood sexual assault case. The Board approved the settlement for $250,000 in closed session by a vote of 5-0. The settlement agreement was fully executed on October 5, 2026. The funding source is the Risk Management Liability Internal Service Fund.
Second Amendment Foundation, et al. v. Contra Costa County, et al., U.S District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 4:26-cv-05996: On August 25, 2026, the Board of Supervisors approved a settlement in this Second Amendment case. In closed session, by a vote of 5-0, the Board approved the settlement which resolved issues related to concealed carry firearm licensing policies in the Sheriff’s Office with no monetary payment. The settlement agreement was fully executed on October 6, 2026.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The report would not be accepted.
cc: Monika L. Cooper, Assistant County Counsel; Susan Brajkovic, Director, Risk Management Department