COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

Employee and Public Services Department

DATE:

January 12, 2006

BOARD MEETING DATE:

January 31, 2006

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:

M05-012B

Monti, Lawrence S.

10/6/05 Non-culpable

Claimant alleges Correctional Health Services refused him a payment refund.

G05-027

Monti, Lawrence S.

10/6/05 Non-culpable

Claimant alleges false and unlawful detention, denial of bail, and refused medical treatment for his shoulder while in custody.

G05-028

Siskron, Harry Charles

1/1/06-1/2/06 Non-culpable

Claimant alleges flooding caused damages to personal property at 100 Harbor Boulevard in Belmont.