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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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May 17, 2007
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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June 5, 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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A06-053
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Avina, Marisela
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11/28/06 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges damages and injuries due to a motor vehicle accident on Bay Road and Illinois Street in East Palo Alto that was caused by the negligence of a deputy sheriff.
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M06-025
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Hawkins, Marian
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5/5/07 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges stolen personal property while at the San Mateo Medical Center.
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G06-069B
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Leung Chiu, Jian Chan Chiu Feng and the Estate and Heirs of Harry Ngai Chiu
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11/8/06 Non-culpable
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Claimants allege that Harry Ngai Chiu was killed after being struck by a vehicle at or near the intersection of Santa Lucia Avenue and Santa Dominga Avenue in San Bruno.
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G06-069
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Luo, Ruixian
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11/8/06 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges injuries due to being struck by a vehicle while crossing El Camino Real near its intersection with Santa Lucia and Santa Dominga Avenue.
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M06-024
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Ritter, Bernard J.
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3/807 Non-culpable
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Claimant, an employee, alleges his bereavement gift for a co-worker was intentionally thrown away.
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G06-070
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Wollman, Bryant
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4/19/07 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges his vehicle was damaged due to a hole in the road on Caņada Road in Woodside.
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