COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

Human Resources Department

DATE:

January 29, 2007

BOARD MEETING DATE:

February 13, 2007

SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:

None

VOTE REQUIRED:

Majority

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

Donna Vaillancourt, Director, Human Resources Department

Janine Keller, Risk Manager

SUBJECT:

Disposition of Claims Filed Against County

RECOMMENDATION:

Deny the claims listed below.

VISION ALIGNMENT:

Commitment: Provide responsive, effective, and collaborative government.

Goal 20: Government decisions are based on careful consideration of future impact, rather than temporary relief or immediate gain.

BACKGROUND:

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.

DISCUSSION:

The Risk Management Division has reviewed these claims and recommends that you take the following action:

Claim #

Claimant

Recommended Board
Action and Basis

Claims recommended for denial:

G06-046

Cavaness, Donald R.

unknown Non-culpable

Claimant alleges appointment of incompetent representation by Private Defender due to fraudulent misrepresentation and retaliation.

G06-012C

Han, A; Wong, C; Wong, J

8/9/06 Non-culpable

Claimant alleges this claim is for contribution and indemnification only in reference to the motor vehicle accident which occurred at Junipero Serra Boulevard and El Camino Real.

G06-047

Miller, Sharon

11/13/06 Non-culpable

Claimant alleges that her mobile home was unlawfully removed and destroyed by a towing agency which holds a county contract with San Mateo County.