Skid Row settlement has city implications

Los Angeles officials on Wednesday released details of a proposed settlement with the ACLU that will end a contentious lawsuit over treatment of the homeless on Skid Row and throughout the city. Daiily News.

"This brings to an end one suit, but not the problems we face in dealing with the homeless throughout the city," said Councilwoman Jan Perry, whose district includes Skid Row and who had opposed previous efforts to settle the lawsuit.

"This allows the city to retain its prerogatives on dealing with the homeless and gives us a certain time to deal with the issue."