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COUNTY OF SAN MATEOInter-Departmental Correspondence |
Employee and Public Services Department |
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DATE: |
May 26, 2004 |
BOARD MEETING DATE: |
June 8, 2004 |
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TO: |
Honorable Board of Supervisors |
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FROM: |
Mary Welch, Director of Employee and Public Services Priscilla H. Morse, Risk Manager |
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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: |
G03-108 |
Bolander, Michael |
5/5/04 Non-culpable |
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Claimant, an employee, alleges a portion of a light pole in the parking lot of the Hillcrest facility broke off and fell on his car damaging the hood and front fender. |
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M03-022 |
Breazell, Paulina |
11/12/03 Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges San Mateo County General Hospital and Sequoia Hospital failed to diagnose and treat a medical condition she suffered leading to injuries and damages. |
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G03-103 |
D & K Painting Co., Inc. |
9/5/03-11/03 Non-culpable |
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Claimants allege nonpayment by Ravenswood School District for work they performed due to fire damage at the Green Oaks Academy Family Resource Center in East Palo Alto. |
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G03-106 |
Graciano, David A. |
3/15/04 Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges a faulty spike strip at Coyote Point damaged his vehicle. |
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M03-025 |
Graham, James |
5/12/04 Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges lost personal property upon his release from the San Mateo County Medical Center. |
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M03-024 |
King, Phyllis |
2/15/04 Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges she was misdiagnosed by a doctor at the San Mateo County Medical Center causing her anguish and monetary inconvenience. |
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G03-100 |
Sagawa, James |
3/22/04 Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges a monument cover in the street between Stockbridge and Woodside Road damaged his vehicle. |
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G03-099 |
Sarasua, Joseph |
4/2/04 Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges harassment, fraud, and monetary damages. |
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G03-104 |
Takakura, Debra |
4/14/04 Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges the right front and right rear rims were damaged while driving on Old La Honda Road in Woodside. |
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APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO PRESENT A LATE CLAIM |
G02-171 |
Grant, Daryl |
5/19/03 No statutory basis for excuse |
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Claimant requests leave to present a late claim wherein he alleges false imprisonment and harassment due to a falsely issued warrant by San Mateo County Court. |
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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. |