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Potential liability for incorrect translations in city services

1:19:46

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Council Member Alexa Avilés inquires about the potential liability the city might face if a translation is incorrect. Kenneth Lo from MOIA acknowledges the validity of the question but defers to the law department for a definitive answer.

  • Lo admits he doesn't have a particular answer at the moment
  • He commits to looking into the issue further
  • The question is framed in the context of improving language access services
Alexa Avilés
1:19:46
Could I ask if the if could the city face liability if a translation is wrong?
Kenneth Lo
1:19:59
Thank you for the question.
1:20:00
Hi.
1:20:04
I have to defer to a law department on that.
1:20:09
I think it's I think it's it's a fair question.
1:20:13
I don't have a particular answer at this point, but we'll look into that.
1:20:17
And I think that's part of the context of also improving language types.
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