Garcia

I. BACKGROUND

26 This action centers around the removal of Plaintiffs Cassandra Garcia, Carissa 27 Garcia, and Minor C.J.G. from the custody of their mother, Plaintiff Sheila Garcia. 28 Defendants Caitlin McCann and Gloria Escamilla-Huidor. ECF No. 208 at 2. The children were placed in the Polinsky Children’s Center. Id. While there, the children were subject to physical examinations without a court order or consent from their mother. Id. In addition, while at Polinsky, Cassandra significantly decompensated and AWOLed from the facility several times, including one time when she was raped. Id. The only remaining minor plaintiff, C.J.G., was 3 years old at the time of the removal. Id. She suffered emotional and mental distress from the removal and subsequent placement, though did not need or receive mental health treatment. Id. 9 On March 2, 2022, the parties attended a mediation, after which the County made a 10 settlement offer to resolve the lawsuit for $1.5 million dollars. Id. at 3. The offer was 11 approved by the County’s of Board of Supervisors. Id. Subsequently, Plaintiffs filed this 12 motion to confirm the minor’s compromise. Id. …