COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

Employee and Public Services Department

DATE:

February 24, 2003

BOARD MEETING DATE:

March 11, 2003

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

Recommendation
Deny the claims listed below.

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.

Discussion basis for excuse
The Risk Management Division has reviewed these claims and recommends that you take the following action:

Claim #

Claimant

Recommended Board
Action and Basis

Claims recommended for denial:

G02-083

Aguaristi Jr., Rene

1/2/03 Non-culpable

Claimant alleges physical injuries when he was stopped while legally driving and mistreated by the attending law enforcement officers.

G02-085

Dunn, H. Lisa

8/02-2/03 Non-culpable

Claimant alleges the Public Works Department of the City of San Mateo refused to remove an illegal structure adjacent to her property at 444 Fathom Drive in San Mateo resulting in privacy loss, security loss, property damage, mental and physical anguish, and subjection to violence and harassment.

G02-084

Rodgers, Russell Dwayne

1/16/03 Non-culpable

Claimant alleges a correctional officer caused him to spill hot water on his arm and shirt, painfully burning him and ruining his legal paperwork and copies.

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.