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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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March 26, 2009
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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April 14, 2009
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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, Scott Johnson, 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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G08-057
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Chao, Benjamin
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9/10/08 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges he was riding his bicycle eastbound on the sidewalk of East Hillsdale Boulevard in San Mateo and fell due to an open trench.
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G08-063
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Erickson, Steve
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3/14/09 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges he fell while traveling up Alpine Road towards Highway 35 on his motorcycle due to gravel on the road from recent road work completed by the San Mateo County Department of Public Works.
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G08-064
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Lopez, Johnny Aguilar
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3/17/09 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges lost personal property upon his release from jail.
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M08-030
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Niemeyer, Terence
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2/23/09 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges lost personal property when he was transported by ambulance to the San Mateo Medical Center.
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G08-062
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Phillips, Carolynne E.
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9/20/08 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges injuries due to tripping on uneven surface at 2121 Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park.
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G08-058
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Worthington, David and Carolyn
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10/4/08 Non-culpable
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Claimants allege trees on their property were unlawfully cut and removed by San Mateo County contractors.
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