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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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June 7, 2007
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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June 26, 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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M05-039
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Aktar, Kalim and Jones Jr., Lawrence
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2/28/06, 4/06, and
5/18/06 Non-culpable
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Claimants, a current and former employee, allege employment actions taken against them have been unfair, violating state and federal laws and employment policies and procedures.
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G06-080
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Cheng, Cheng I.
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12/8/06 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges emotional distress and pain due to being beaten in the San Mateo County Jail by deputies.
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G06-079
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Sanchez, Tony and Adele
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5/12/07 Non-culpable
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Claimants allege during sewer replacement at their property address 2139 Alameda in Redwood City, the contractor could not replace the sewer lateral due to the large concrete cap over the sewer.
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M06-028
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Soe, Salai
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11/30/06-4/13/07 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges negligence in the examination, diagnosis, care and treatment he received at San Mateo Medical Center for the removal of a foreign substance from his finger.
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