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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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January 11, 2008
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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January 29, 2008
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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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G07-018
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Guenther, Fred
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12/14/07 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges unfair treatment by agents of Redi-Wheels/Samtrans by being billed inappropriately and restricted from use of their services.
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G07-023
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Moody, Stacey
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7/6/07 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges that during the course of her employment as a Deputy Sheriff, she was subjected to sexual harassment, battery and a hostile work environment by fellow Deputies; claimant further alleges she suffered adverse employment actions based upon her gender, and in retaliation for reporting her complaints.
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G07-019
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Robertson, Derick
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11/16/07 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges he was the victim of excessive force and abuse of power by deputies while in custody at the Maguire Correctional Facility, resulting in numerous physical injuries.
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G07-021
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Schindler, Adam
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6/24/07 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges that a design defect and improper maintenance of Pescadero Creek Road caused him to have a motorcycle accident, in which he sustained multiple physical injuries.
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APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO PRESENT A LATE CLAIM
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M06-046B
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Linton, Shirley
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12/17/06 No statutory
basis for excuse
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Claimant alleges her mother, Ruth Carmichael, suffered elder neglect at Burlingame Long Term Care facility, which resulted in her wrongful death.
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M06-046
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Successors in Interest, Estate of Ruth Carmichael
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12/17/06 No statutory
basis for excuse
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Claimants allege their mother, Ruth Carmichael, suffered elder neglect at Burlingame Long Term Care facility, which resulted in her wrongful death.
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