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flag LA officials use minor paperwork errors to pressure residents into costly lawsuit settlements, sparking reform demands.

flag A new investigation reveals that Los Angeles city officials routinely use minor paperwork violations—such as incorrect permit forms or missing signatures—as leverage to pressure residents into settling civil lawsuits, often for large sums. flag Critics argue this practice exploits technicalities to extract payments without clear legal justification, raising concerns about transparency and accountability in city operations. flag The findings have prompted calls for reform and greater public oversight of how settlements are negotiated.

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