The Dream Team: Los Angeles Business Journal Spotlights McNicholas & McNicholas and Co-Counsel for Securing Record-Breaking $4B Juvenile Hall Abuse Settlement—The Largest in LA County History
The Los Angeles Business Journal (LABJ) featured McNicholas & McNicholas and co-counsel in their article about the firm’s recent $4 billion settlement for more than 7,000 victims of systemic sexual abuse in Los Angeles County juvenile detention facilities.
The feature highlights all the firms that collaborated to make this settlement possible. At the center of that collaboration was Partner Patrick McNicholas, who not only served as a key negotiator but also helped bring together and coordinate the efforts of multiple firms to stay focused on one goal: justice for the victims. McNicholas said to the LABJ, “I think this model, which we had to together for this type of case with these significant injuries to these people, it’s much better to have a professional, collegial, cooperative approach, which maximizes the results for the clients. I think it also brings a lot of dignity in the process.”
With a history of advocating for survivors of abuse and challenging powerful institutions, McNicholas & McNicholas was instrumental in keeping the group aligned, bridging internal differences, and negotiating directly with the County’s legal team. Their leadership helped ensure a resolution that balances financial accountability with the future needs of the survivors, many of whom still face ongoing challenges related to housing, rehabilitation, and mental health.
The firm remains committed to guiding clients through the long-term disbursement process and continues to serve as a voice for those who have been failed by the systems meant to protect them.
Read the full article on the LABJ website (subscription required).
