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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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April 30, 2008
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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May 6, 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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M07-019
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Bonilla, Karla
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3/31/08 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges lost personal property while at the San Mateo Medical Center.
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G07-057
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Forbes, Patricia
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3/13/08 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges injuries to her right hand were due to a hangar door that was damaged at the San Carlos Airport.
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G07-054
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Montejo, Miguel A.
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1/4/08 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges a tree fell on his car while parked at 1059 Grand Avenue in South San Francisco.
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