Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: John D. Nibbelin, County Attorney
Subject: Disposition of Claims Filed Against County
RECOMMENDATION:
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Report recommending the denial of claims (Non-culpable)
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BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to section 2.10.070 of the Ordinance Code, the County Attorney’s Office works with the County Executive’s Office to receive and 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 for consideration.
DISCUSSION:
The County Attorney’s Office has reviewed these claims and recommends that you take the following action.
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Claimant |
Incident Date |
Recommended Board Action and Basis |
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Claims recommended for denial: |
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G24-18120 |
Javier Acosta |
8/22/2024 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges County is responsible for retaliation by the Sheriff's |
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Office. |
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G24-181202 |
Hector Acosta |
8/22/2024 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges County is responsible for retaliation by the Sheriff's |
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Office. |
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G24-18138 |
Robin Vaca |
9/2/2024 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges County is responsible for emotional distress caused by |
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Coroner’s Office employee. |
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G24-18145 |
Timoteo Taufi |
8/28/2024 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges County is responsible for personal injuries sustained |
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while Claimant was residing at a County property. |
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G24-18187 |
Anabel Garcia Rosales |
9/25/2024 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges County is responsible for personal injuries sustained |
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when Claimant tripped and fell on the sidewalk in Redwood City. |
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G24-18188 |
Adrienne Ryan |
9/27/2024 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges County is responsible for personal injuries sustained |
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when Claimant tripped and fell on the sidewalk in San Mateo. |
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G25-18189 |
Jose Ramon Laines |
1/14/2025 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges County is responsible for personal injuries sustained |
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when Claimant tripped and fell on the sidewalk in Colma. |
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G24-18194 |
Edwin N. Rodriguez |
9/4/2024 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges loss of personal property while Claimant was |
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incarcerated at Maguire Correctional Facility. |
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G25-18207 |
California Design Works, Inc. |
1/28/2025 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges County is responsible for property damage that |
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occurred when County’s services affected a sewer line. |
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G25-18208 |
Patricia E. New |
2/14/2025 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges County is responsible for damages incurred to their |
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vehicle when they drove over a pothole in Menlo Park. |
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FISCAL IMPACT:
None.