Claims for damages against the City must be filed with the City Controller’s Office within the applicable statute of limitations. Claims must be filed on the official Claim for Damages form. The liability claim form can be download here or call (310) 605-5576 to obtain a form by mail.

The Claim for Damages form must be signed, and mailed or delivered to the City Controller’s Office:

City Controller’s Office
205 S. Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, CA 90220

After a claim number is assigned, it will be forwarded to the City Attorney’s Office for processing, investigation and determination of liability. Pursuant to Government Code Section 912.4, our office has 45 days to investigate your claim from the date of presentation, plus an additional five days if mailed.

The filing of this claim is part of a legal process. If you have any questions about the procedure for filing a claim, please consult an attorney. The City Attorney’s Office is prohibited by law from giving legal advice or assistance to private businesses or members of the public as it relates to claims filed against the City.