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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
Inter-Departmental Correspondence
Human Resources Department
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DATE:
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September 9, 2010
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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September 28, 2010
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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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G09-095
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Godfrey, Joshoa M.
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6/4/2010 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges lost personal property upon being transported to San Quentin prison.
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G09-097
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Kaul, Daniel D.
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4/9/10 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges damages due to not being notified of the time change for his court hearing.
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Claim #
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Claimant
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Recommended Board
Action and Basis
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G09-096
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Mead, Joanna Rachel
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3/25/10 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges injuries and damages.
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G08-108B
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Raghavan, Dhananjay
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5/24/09 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges that having been served with summons and complaint by Laura Demma, seeks indemnification, apportionment of fault and/or declaratory relief against the County of San Mateo.
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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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