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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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April 17, 2006
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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May 2, 2006
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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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M05-019
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Gamblin, Carmen
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3/28/06 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges lost personal property while a patient at the San Mateo Medical Center.
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G05-051
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Giaimo, Laura
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2/22/06,1/17/06-4/5/06 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges she suffered injuries due to the three tier metal bed while incarcerated at the Women's Correctional Center.
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M05-021
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Hansrote, Scott
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4/13/06 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges lost personal property upon discharge from the San Mateo Medical Center.
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G05-045
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Hendryson, Barbara
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9/28/05 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges injuries due to tripping and falling on a raised portion of the sidewalk on 17th Street in Menlo Park.
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G05-048
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Kaemper, Paul
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2/3/06 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges civil rights violation and emotional pain and suffering.
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G05-049
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Kaemper, Paul
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2/14/06,3/22/06 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges he was denied resource assistance and suffered emotional damage, depression, and anxiety disorder.
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M05-017
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Milhisler, Donald Carl
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3/29/06 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges lost personal property while a patient at the San Mateo Medical Center.
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M05-018
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Pennisi, Alison K.
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3/24/06-3/28/06 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges lost personal property while a patient at the County Medical Center.
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G05-050
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Ryan, David R.
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4/7/06 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges damages to his car windshield were due to an unknown object from a garbage truck that was in front of him on the Interstate 280 freeway.
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M05-016
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Sajbin, Neri Eduardo
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3/10/06 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges lost personal property upon his arrival at the San Mateo Medical Center.
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M04-038
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Stanford University Hospital
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8/12/05 Non-culpable
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Claimants allege they provided health care services to Indigent Program patient, Ronald Rivas, and have remained unpaid for the services rendered.
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APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO PRESENT A LATE CLAIM
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G04-171
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Ver Linden, Daniel et al.
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3/3/05 No statutory
basis for excuse
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Claimants, County of San Mateo employees, request leave to present a late claim wherein they allege defamation and false accusations by County of San Mateo have caused continuous injuries including, damage to reputation and character, and loss of trust in County management.
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