COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

Employee and Public Services Department

 

DATE:

May 23, 2005

BOARD MEETING DATE:

June 7, 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:

 

G04-098

Amaral, Sheryl and Robert

4/18/05 Non-culpable

 

Claimants allege emotional distress, mental anguish, pain, suffering and personal injuries due to wrongful and malicious prosecution by the District Attorney's Office.

 

G04-100

Andrews Bloom Investments

1/24/05-Present Non-culpable

 

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.

 

M04-022

Cunanan, Felicisima

4/18/05 Non-culpable

 

Claimant alleges lost lower dentures while a patient at the San Mateo Medical Center.

 

G04-101

The Olympic Club

11/22/04,12/17/04 Non-culpable

 

Claimant alleges the County of San Mateo and others are responsible for the damages resulting from claims filed against them and deny any liability.

 

G04-102

West, Randal

4/15/05 Non-culpable

 

Claimant alleges his vehicle was towed by the Emeryville Police Department due to a misunderstanding and requests a reimbursement for expenses he incurred.

 

G04-099

Wisegarver, Orton and Marilyn

3/17/05 Non-culpable

 

Claimants allege employees of Terra Nova High School damaged their reputation by making negative statements regarding foreign exchange students living in their home.

 

APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO PRESENT A LATE CLAIM

G03-160

Margaret A. Copenhagen as Guardian Ad Litem for Corrine Symmons, a minor

4/2/04 No statutory

basis for excuse

 

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.