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COUNTY OF SAN MATEOInter-Departmental Correspondence |
Employee and Public Services Department |
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DATE: |
November 3, 2003 |
BOARD MEETING DATE: |
November 18, 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: |
G03-018 |
Barrun, Bernard M. |
7/12/03 Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges that due to the improper care while being incarcerated, his left eye is completely blind and the skin infection or disease he contacted could not be determined. |
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G02-158E |
Franco, Rodrigo |
4/2/03 Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges Marla Miranda's vehicle crossed the median of Westborough Boulevard in South San Francisco due to the lack of a barricade and collided with his vehicle. |
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G02-161 |
Gaeta, Joseph |
5/22/03 Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges invasion of privacy by County of San Mateo when confidential records were obtained without permission or lawful consent. |
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G03-020 |
Neofotistos, Peter |
9/12/03 Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges he was exposed to an infection while incarcerated at the Maguire Jail Facility. |
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G03-023 |
Ursini, Michael |
10/17/03 Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges while incarcerated at the Redwood City Jail, his possession bags were improperly tagged with another inmate's information. |
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G03-022 |
Watermann, Kelly |
8/29/03 Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges the assault and battery by an inmate at the San Mateo County Jail has caused personal injuries including but not limited to neck and back injuries, broken nose, scarring, and partial loss of eyesight. |
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G00-170 |
Williams, Christian |
11/1/02-11/14/02 Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges he was forced to comply with orders of being strip-searched that were either routine or random searches but in violation of the law and has caused him mental and emotional distress. |
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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. |