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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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January 4, 2007
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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January 23, 2007
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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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G06-012B
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City of South San Francisco
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8/9/06 Non-culpable
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Claimants allege they were sued for wrongful death arising out of a fatal injury accident on Westborough Boulevard and demand that the County of San Mateo indemnify and defend them.
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G06-038
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Doukas, Tamara
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8/2/06 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges a Peninsula Humane Society Officer unlawfully caused her pet dog of over 10 years to be forcefully euthanized at the San Mateo Animal Hospital.
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G06-040
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Guidry, Richard I.
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8/25/06 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges he sustained injuries due to poor lighting and unmarked conditions at the intersection of Junipero Serra Boulevard at 89th Street in Daly City.
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G06-039
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Perez Jr., Gil
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12/16/06 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges that while in custody at Maguire Facility he was in the Medical Ward of the unit, and slipped while using the disabled shower injuring his nose, jaw, and teeth.
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G06-036
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Tercero, Mauricio A.
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11/15/06 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges lost personal property while incarcerated in the Redwood City jail.
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G06-037
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Wherry, Janet
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8/7/06 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges a Peninsula Humane Society Officer, unlawfully seized her pet dog.
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