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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 8, 2006
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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May 23, 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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G05-052
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Brooks, Elika
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1/2/06 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges she was not paid for childcare services she provided and has been unable to speak to the responsible agency.
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G05-056
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Burgie, Kijafa Shamar
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12/27/05 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges injuries due to being brutally assaulted and attacked by Sheriff Deputies.
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G05-060
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Day, Michael
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5/4/06 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges his front windshield was chipped due to a rock being thrown by equipment being used by a Public Works employee.
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G05-055
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Maffit, Shannon
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11/3/05 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges while under the care and supervision of agents and employees of the County of San Mateo, she was sexually assaulted by another participant in the Independent Living Program.
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G05-059
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Rajic, Natalie
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11/4/05-11/5/05 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges injuries due to false arrest, detention, and failure to be taken for medical attention by the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.
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G05-057
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Williams, Donnel Cedric
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12/2/05 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges racial discrimination by the San Mateo Police Department.
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