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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
Inter-Departmental Correspondence
Human Resources Department
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DATE:
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December 9, 2009
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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December 15, 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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A08-072
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CSAA/Tony Nguy
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5/26/09 Non-culpable
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Claimants allege a County driver hit their vehicle as it pulled into a parking space.
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G09-015
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Gill, Eddieowens
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9/9/09 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges damages due to the excessive use of force by San Mateo
Narcotics Task Force and East Palo Alto Police.
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Claim #
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Claimant
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Recommended Board
Action and Basis
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G09-014
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Lauderback, Justine
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10/18/09 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges her car tires where damaged due to a hole in the road at Santa Cruz Avenue near Sandhill.
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A09-027
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Vilchez, Sindy
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10/30/09 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges her vehicle was damaged when a County driver backed into it at 8th Avenue and Spring Street.
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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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