Two of Three Who Sued LACo Assessor's Office Employees Win Damages

Two of Three Who Sued LACo Assessor's Office Employees Win Damages

Two of three employees of the Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office who alleged that management gave favorable treatment to connected taxpayers have been awarded damages by a jury. Stephen Adamus, Yvonne Austin and Scott Woods alleged in a long-running Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit that County Assessor Jeffrey Prang, his top managers and county lawyers violated tax codes to benefit property owners with ties to elected officials by giving the…

County Assessor found to be providing tax breaks to LA elected official's associates

Two of three employees of the Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office who alleged that management gave favorable treatment to connected taxpayers have been awarded damages by a jury. Stephen Adamus, Yvonne Austin, and Scott Woods alleged in a long- running Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit that County Assessor Jeffrey Prang, his top managers and county lawyers violated tax codes to benefit property owners with ties to elected officials by giving t…