Johnson v. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

Johnson v. County of Los Angeles, et al. is a class action lawsuit on behalf of incarcerated people with mobility impairments. Settled in 2016, the settlement agreement requires the County, LASD, and Correctional Health Services to provide durable medical equipment – e.g., wheelchairs, walkers, and canes -- physical therapy, and reasonable access to the facilities and programs in the facilities. The agreement also required certain upgrades to create more housing areas, toilets, and showers that are accessible, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. The agreement names the LA County Office of Inspector General (OIG) as the court-appointed monitor.