Relatives of a 4-year-old Palmdale boy who was tortured and murdered by his parents in 2019 are poised to receive a $20 million payout to settle a wrongful death lawsuit that alleged Los Angeles County social workers ignored repeated reports of abuse.

Noah Cuatro’s great-grandmother, Evangelina Hernandez, filed the civil suit against the county in 2020 on behalf of the boy’s sister and two brothers. The suit has since been dismissed pending a settlement.

Earlier this month, the Los Angeles County Claims Board recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve the settlement, which is scheduled to be considered after Sept. 3.

”Noah Cuatro’s death was a profound tragedy, and no settlement can ever atone for his suffering or undo the loss his relatives have experienced,” Kathryn Barger, cha

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