Courtroom Closures “Deny Justice,” Opponent Says

Dan Sullivan is fighting eviction and says if his nearby courtroom in Van Nuys closes, he’ll have to travel – in his wheelchair – dozens of miles, which simply may not be possible. The LA County Court system is facing a budget shortfall of $85 million. To reconcile an $85 million budget shortfall, the LA County Court system is shuttering 10 regional courthouses and consolidating courtrooms to hear civil cases. Lolita Lopez reports from Van Nuys for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on March 15, 2013.