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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
Inter-Departmental Correspondence
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Employee and Public Services Department
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DATE:
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May 23, 2005
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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June 7, 2005
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SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:
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None
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VOTE REQUIRED:
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Majority
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TO:
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Honorable Board of Supervisors
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FROM:
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Mary Welch, Director of Employee and Public Services
Steven M. Rossi, Risk Manager
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SUBJECT:
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Disposition of Claims Filed Against County
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RECOMMENDATION:
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Deny the claims listed below.
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VISION ALIGNMENT:
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Commitment: Provide responsive, effective, and collaborative government.
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Goal 20: Government decisions are based on careful consideration of future impact, rather than temporary relief or immediate gain.
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BACKGROUND:
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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:
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The Risk Management Division has reviewed these claims and recommends that you take the following action:
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Claim #
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Claimant
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Recommended Board
Action and Basis
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Claims recommended for denial:
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G04-098
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Amaral, Sheryl and Robert
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4/18/05 Non-culpable
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Claimants allege emotional distress, mental anguish, pain, suffering and personal injuries due to wrongful and malicious prosecution by the District Attorney's Office.
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G04-100
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Andrews Bloom Investments
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1/24/05-Present Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges the Colma Creek Restoration Project has caused physical and financial damage to their property at 1461 San Mateo Avenue in South San Francisco and an annoyance and inconvenience to the property tenants.
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M04-022
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Cunanan, Felicisima
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4/18/05 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges lost lower dentures while a patient at the San Mateo Medical Center.
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G04-101
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The Olympic Club
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11/22/04,12/17/04 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges the County of San Mateo and others are responsible for the damages resulting from claims filed against them and deny any liability.
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G04-102
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West, Randal
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4/15/05 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges his vehicle was towed by the Emeryville Police Department due to a misunderstanding and requests a reimbursement for expenses he incurred.
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G04-099
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Wisegarver, Orton and Marilyn
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3/17/05 Non-culpable
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Claimants allege employees of Terra Nova High School damaged their reputation by making negative statements regarding foreign exchange students living in their home.
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APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO PRESENT A LATE CLAIM
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G03-160
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Margaret A. Copenhagen as Guardian Ad Litem for Corrine Symmons, a minor
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4/2/04 No statutory
basis for excuse
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Claimant requests leave to present a late claim wherein she alleges Corrine Symmons, a minor, was assaulted by another minor while roommates in Juvenile Hall and suffered physical and emotional injury.
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