COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

Human Resources Department

DATE:

July 26, 2007

BOARD MEETING DATE:

August 14, 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:

M06-040

Patton, Roberta

5/27/07 Non-culpable

Claimant alleges her right hearing aide was lost during her residency at the Burlingame Long Term Care Facility.

G07-002

Weiland, George J.

7/5/07 Non-culpable

Claimant alleges a sewage backup from city lines overflowed into rooms at 231 Santiago Avenue in Redwood City.