COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

Human Resources Department

 

DATE:

June 2, 2010

BOARD MEETING DATE:

June 8, 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:

G09-057

Bernard, Margaret and Ida Carter

12/18/09 Non-culpable

 

Claimants allege damages due to a vehicle accident with a Jefferson Union High School District van.

   
   
   

Claim #

Claimant

Recommended Board
Action and Basis

G09-061

Foley, Susan

11/17/09 Non-culpable

 

Claimant alleges damages due to the road conditions at Polhemus Road in San Mateo.

G09-048

Gadiano, Maria

3/30/10 Non-culpable

 

Claimant alleges lost personal property while at the Redwood City courthouse.

G09-055

Mid-Century Insurance/Donald Lemma

3/17/10 Non-culpable

 

Claimants allege vehicle damage due to metal debris.

G09-059

Moonridge Apartments

2/10/10 Non-culpable

 

Claimants allege damages to real property in Half Moon Bay.

M09-040

Shiner, Christopher

4/14/10 Non-culpable

 

Claimant alleges lost personal property at 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.