COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

Human Resources Department

DATE:

January 21, 2010

BOARD MEETING DATE:

February 9, 2010

SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:

None

VOTE REQUIRED:

Majority

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

Donna Vaillancourt, Director, Human Resources Department

Scott Johnson, Risk Manager

SUBJECT:

Disposition of Claims Filed Against County

RECOMMENDATION:

Deny the claims listed below.

BACKGROUND:

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.

DISCUSSION:

The Risk Management Division has reviewed these claims and recommends that you take the following action.

Claim #

Claimant

Recommended Board
Action and Basis

Claims recommended for denial:

G09-022

Acosta, Frank

10/3/09 Non-culpable

Claimant alleges personal injuries as a result of falling in front of the Women's Correctional Center in Redwood City.

G09-021

Batliwalla, Zarine

11/26/09 Non-culpable

Claimant alleges injuries due to a fall while walking on Sawyer Camp Trail.

G08-050B

Ryan, John

12/14/2009 Non-culpable

Claimant alleges and seeks indemnity for potential damages arising out of a complaint for property located at 2 Wilmington Acres Court in Redwood City.

Claim #

Claimant

Recommended Board
Action and Basis

M08-056

Wanlass, Jason Phillip

6/24/09 Non-culpable

Claimant alleges he was involved in a motor vehicle accident after being treated and released from the San Mateo Medical Center.

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.