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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
Inter-Departmental Correspondence
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Human Resources Department
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DATE:
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November 27, 2006
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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December 12, 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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Donna Vaillancourt, Director, Human Resources Department
Janine Keller, 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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G06-030
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Acacio, Jacklyn Marie
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8/25/06 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges personal bodily injuries due to being struck while crossing Junipero Serra Boulevard in Daly City due to the dangerous condition of the crosswalk and lighting of the street.
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M06-012B
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Cooper, Richard
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10/23/06 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges his personal property was taken while he was at the San Mateo Medical Center.
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G06-022
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Faleofa, Vilaketi
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9/17/06 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges damages due to the refusal of reimbursable payments by the Department of Child Support Services.
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G06-029
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Fichtenholz, Zinovy
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10/23/06 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges damages due to a sewer inspection at 45 Holbrook Lane in Atherton that was done by the Department of Public Works without any evidence.
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A05-078
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Harris, Jan Johnson and Russ
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5/26/06 Non-culpable
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Claimants allege damages due to a rear end collision with a vehicle driven by a County of San Mateo Elections Division employee on South El Camino Real at Millbrae Avenue.
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G06-028
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Taylor, Kenneth
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9/22/06 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges injuries due to being knocked out of his seat when the bus he was traveling in hit an object on the road.
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