COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

Human Resources Department

DATE:

October 18, 2007

BOARD MEETING DATE:

November 6, 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:

G06-102

Becker, Mike & Julie (Kevin –minor child)

4/21/07 Non-culpable

Claimants allege that while their minor child participated in a soccer game he suffered a trip and fall accident over a cement pad on the field, which was not identified as a hazard.

G06-101

Rajeff, Laurie; Joulious, Judy

4/8/07 Non-culpable

Claimants allege that while walking on the north side of Duval Drive in South San Francisco, they suffered a chain reaction trip and fall accident due to the unsafe conditions of the sidewalk and curb.

G06-103

Renn, Nicholas

4/20/07 Non-culpable

Claimant alleges that he had a slip and fall accident due to spilled water on the floor of the multi-purpose room at Palos Veredes School, 1290 Commadore Drive in San Bruno, sustaining multiple injuries and emotional distress.