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COUNTY OF SAN MATEOInter-Departmental Correspondence |
Employee and Public Services Department |
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DATE: |
August 5, 2002 |
BOARD MEETING DATE: |
August 20, 2002 |
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TO: |
Honorable Board of Supervisors |
FROM: |
Mary Welch, Director of Employee and Public Services Priscilla H. Morse, Risk Manager |
SUBJECT: |
Disposition of Claims Filed Against County |
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Recommendation
Deny the claims listed below. |
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Background
Under authority of Resolution No. 35006 and Ordinance No. 2321, the Board directed the Director to process claims filed against the County. Further investigation may indicate Justification for payment by the County. If so, payment will be made under the authority of the Risk Manager or will be brought back to the Board. |
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Discussion
The Risk Management Division has reviewed these claims and recommends that you take the following action: |
Claim # |
Claimant |
Recommended Board
Action and Basis |
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Claims recommended for denial: |
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G01-140 |
Bowser, John Richard |
4/18/02 Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges false imprisonment and negligence caused him emotional distress and violated his civil rights. |
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G01-142 |
Giles, Todd |
4/9/02 Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges violation of his civil and property rights based on statements and actions taken by a Sheriff's employee. |
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G01-137 |
Herrera, Blanca |
12/20/01 Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges she suffered severe and permanent personal injuries after a vehicle collision due to inadequate or poor design and the failure to maintain clear drainage ditches and drains at or near the driveway of 1375 Black Mountain Road in Hillsborough. |
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G01-141 |
Perez, Michelle |
2/16/02 Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges for an unreasonable length of time, the traffic control lights were not functioning at Poplar and North San Mateo Drive in San Mateo and caused her loss of earnings, medical care, and general damages. |
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G01-143 |
Young-Holt, Carol Lou and David Sandage |
2/2/02 Non-culpable |
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Claimants allege the County is responsible for the construction and maintenance of State Road 84 on Pescadero Creek Road in Redwood City and liable for the head on collision they had. |
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Vision Alignment |
This item keeps the commitment of responsive, effective and collaborative government through goal number 20: Government decisions are based on careful consideration of future impact, rather than temporary relief or immediate gain. |