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COUNTY OF SAN MATEOInter-Departmental Correspondence |
Employee and Public Services Department |
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DATE: |
January 16, 2003 |
BOARD MEETING DATE: |
February 4, 2003 |
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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 basis for excuse
The Risk Management Division has reviewed these claims and recommends that you take the following action: |
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Claim # |
Claimant |
Recommended Board
Action and Basis |
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Claims recommended for denial: |
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G02-066 |
Argente, Maximo C. |
7/4/02 Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges Broadmoor Police Officers were negligent in performing their duties when they allowed an individual under their care, custody, and control to get away and cause damage to the hood of his vehicle. |
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A02-025 |
De Ortega, Norma Isabel |
11/14/02 Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges a County driver negligently turned into oncoming traffic and presented an immediate hazard that caused her personal injuries, property damage, loss of use, medical and other general damages. |
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G02-059 |
Farmers Insurance/ Ricardo Ortiz |
11/27/02 Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges damages sustained by their insured, Ricardo Ortiz, was due to loose gravel on La Honda Road. |
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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. |
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