Los Angeles Settles for $38.2 Million Over Misuse of Federal Housing Grants

City accused of failing to make affordable housing accessible to people with disabilities in violation of federal laws.

Settlement resolves allegations that the city falsely certified compliance with federal accessibility requirements.
Whistleblower lawsuit filed in 2011 led to federal intervention and subsequent complaint in 2017.
Issues included steep slopes, high counters, and lack of wheelchair access in housing units.
Settlement follows a previous $3.1 million agreement with another defendant in the case.
Federal officials emphasize commitment to enforcing accessibility laws for housing projects.