To the editor: The Los Angeles Occasions took an essential step by investigating Meeting Invoice 218 settlements, however didn’t present your complete image about what can be being stored at the hours of darkness concerning these settlements (“Occasions Investigation: Public at the hours of darkness about some colleges’ large intercourse abuse payouts,” Dec. 19).
If we’re going to observe the cash, let’s observe all of it the best way. A key element that was lacking in The Occasions’ reporting is how a lot of those settlement {dollars} are going to trial attorneys, who’re strolling away with 40%-50% of the settlement. These are college {dollars} meant for trainer salaries, secure and wholesome amenities, scholar assist packages and a lot extra — however as a substitute are within the palms of attorneys.
Californians funding AB 218 settlements have a proper to know the place their training {dollars} are going — and that features legal professional take.
Dorothy Johnson, Sacramento
This author is a legislative advocate for the Assn. of California Faculty Directors.
