COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

Employee and Public Services Department

DATE:

November 28, 2005

BOARD MEETING DATE:

December 13, 2005

SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:

None

VOTE REQUIRED:

Majority

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

Mary Welch, Director of Employee and Public Services
Steven M. Rossi, Risk Manager

SUBJECT:

Disposition of Claims Filed Against County

RECOMMENDATION:

Deny the claims listed below.

VISION ALIGNMENT:

Commitment: Provide responsive, effective, and collaborative government.

Goal 20: Government decisions are based on careful consideration of future impact, rather than temporary relief or immediate gain.

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:

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:

G04-163

Cherry, Patrisha Ann

5/18/05 Non-culpable

Claimant, a former employee, alleges she was wrongfully terminated from her position with the County of San Mateo Human Services Agency.

M05-007

Goldstein, Darryl Lee

7/1/05-Present Non-culpable

Claimant alleges inadequate medical care, delays, and obstruction of his health care have caused him unnecessary pain and suffering.

G04-109B

Peking Handicraft Inc.

4/28/05 Non-culpable

Claimant alleges County of San Mateo was negligent in hiring Northwest Construction/JMB Construction to perform work on the Colma Creek Flood Control Zone.