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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
Inter-Departmental Correspondence
Human Resources Department
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DATE:
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October 1, 2009
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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October 20, 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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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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M02-038
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Blair, Frank S.
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3/21/09 - 9/21/09 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges negligence by Health Plan of San Mateo and its vendors to provide adequate services for his disabilities have caused his emotional and physical health to worsen.
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G08-102
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James, Dennis L.
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5/8/09 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges he was violated and sustained multiple injuries while being strip searched by Sheriff Deputies using excessive force.
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Claim #
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Claimant
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Recommended Board
Action and Basis
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G03-173
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Komir, Inc.
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3/24/09-9/24/09 Non-culpable
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Claimants allege County of San Mateo has located and operated a pump station without permission on their real property located at 800 Walnut in San Bruno.
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G09-006
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Pineda, Mario Ruben
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9/28/09 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges lost personal property while at the San Mateo County Jail.
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Careful consideration of these claims contributes to the Shared Vision 2025 outcome of a Collaborative Community by ensuring fair and equitable handling of all claims while conserving financial resources and protecting assets.
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