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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
Inter-Departmental Correspondence
Human Resources Department
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DATE:
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November 24, 2010
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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December 14, 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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G10-025
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Gilsdorf, Linda Jean
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10/2/10 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges damages to her vehicle while parked at Flood Park.
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G10-027
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Harmon, Michael
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11/17/10 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges lost personal property upon release from jail.
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Claim #
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Claimant
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Recommended Board
Action and Basis
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M09-061
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Huerta, Maria Elena, Sandra H. Vazquez, Jose, Saul, Adriana and Karina
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5/12/10 Non-culpable
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Claimants allege damages due to healthcare providers at the San Mateo County Medical Center.
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G10-023
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Iriberri, Alberto
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10/10/10 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges damages due to gravel on Tunitas Creek Road.
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G10-019
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Marin, Enrique
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5/13/10 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges employment related damages.
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G10-024
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Mercer, John A.
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8/21/10 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges damages while driving on Sharon Road.
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G10-026
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Nikas, Demetrios
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7/24/10 Non-culpable
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Claimant alleges damages to his bicycle were due to a pothole on Alpine Road in Palo Alto.
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APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO PRESENT A LATE CLAIM
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G09-103B
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Quesco Kitchen Warehouse, Inc., dba Quesco Cabinets
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1/20/10 No statutory
basis for excuse
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Claimants request leave to present a late claim wherein they allege damages to their property were due to the failed culvert under Old County Road and the creek.
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G09-103
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Twin Dragon Academy Inc.
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1/20/10 No statutory
basis for excuse
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Claimants request leave to present a late claim wherein they allege damages to their property were due to the failed culvert under Old County Road and the creek.
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G09-098
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Zhang, Jian
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12/13/09 No statutory
basis for excuse
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Claimant requests leave to present a late claim wherein he alleges injuries due to falling on the sidewalk at 1039 Continentals Way in Belmont.
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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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