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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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September 11, 2008
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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September 30, 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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G08-016
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Crayton, Sueton
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9/3/08 Non-culpable
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Claimant, a minor, alleges lost personal property upon his release from the juvenile facility.
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G08-010
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Forrest, Robert C.
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7/3/08-8/15/08 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges damages due to a parking violation ticket that was sent to him in error by San Mateo County Transit Police.
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G08-015
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Glassman, Richard P.
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8/22/08 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges lost personal property while at the Maguire Jail.
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M07-011
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Hatfield, Janet and Leslie Durando Thomas
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3/5/08 Non-culpable
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Claimants allege San Mateo Medical Center was negligent and careless in treatment and diagnosis and failed to provide proper care causing the death of their sister Sherri Lynn Dutton.
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G07-087
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Karnazes, Elizabeth
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2/22/08 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges personal injuries and severe emotional distress due to being verbally and physically attacked by a San Mateo County bailiff.
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G08-007
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Machado, Veronica E.
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7/31/08 Non-culpable
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Claimant, a minor, alleges lost personal property upon her release from Youth Services Center.
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G08-009
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Schultz, Erin
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8/1/08 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges while driving down Kings Mountain Road, paint splashed on the left side of his vehicle.
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A07-057
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Silva, Jose Velazquez
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5/19/08 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges his vehicle was hit by a Sheriff's Office patrol car while on Hazel Avenue and El Camino Real.
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G08-014
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Udoisa, Renay
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9/2/08 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges she fell while walking down Middlefield Road towards Veterans Boulevard due to the uneven pavement.
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M08-003
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Wilson, Nancy
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7/11/08 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges lost personal property while she was a patient at the San Mateo Medical Center.
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