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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 22, 2006
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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June 6, 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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G05-068
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Amin, Sami, Mirvat, Murad, and Elissa
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12/7/05 Non-culpable
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Claimants allege their children were removed from their residence without a warrant or consent.
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G05-066
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Brodeur, Michael
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4/3/06 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges despite of complaints and warnings from neighbors, the Building Department approved plans for two homes in Colma that have displaced the hillside and damaged property value.
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M05-025
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Connolly-Miles, Daphne
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11/26/05 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges medical problems and a partial leg amputation was due to the sub-standard medical care she received at the San Mateo Medical Center.
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G05-067
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Copeland, Margaret
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3/28/06 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges injuries due to a trip and fall accident over a crack in the sidewalk at the southwest corner of Woodside Road and Nimitz Avenue.
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M05-024
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Knox-Seith, Lise
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4/18/06 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges lost personal property upon her discharge from the San Mateo Medical Center.
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G05-061
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McGurk, Anthony
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11/13/05 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges emotional stress due to the failure of the Pacifica Police Department to protect the safety of his brother.
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G05-063
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Satellite Healthcare Inc. and Joyce Davidson
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3/06 Non-culpable
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Claimants allege indemnification for all of plaintiff's claims based upon information and belief that the Health Plan of San Mateo contracted with Metro Med Xpress and had a duty to ensure proper liability insurance.
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G05-062
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Williams, Donnell
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2/23/06 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges injuries and civil rights violation by the San Mateo Police Department.
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G05-064
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Williams, Donnell C.
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11/8/05-12/15/05 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges injuries due to false statements and conspiracy to violate his civil rights.
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