The Los Angeles City Council agreed Wednesday to spend $15 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that the city knowingly ignored the dangers of a North Hollywood intersection that lacked a stoplight before a car struck two sisters crossing the street there, killing one and severely injuring the other.
Source: L.A. to pay $15 million to settle suit filed by family of girl killed at NoHo crossing – LA Times
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Even cities can be sued for failure to protect its residents.