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 the Board take the actions set forth below.
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Claimant |
Incident Date |
Recommended Board Action and Basis |
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Claims recommended for denial: |
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G26-21259 |
Kalani Hills |
7/17/2026 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges the County is responsible for false representation and |
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violation of civil rights. |
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G26-212592 |
Kalani Hills |
7/17/2026 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges the County is responsible for the abuse and wrongful |
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death of her mother at a Burlingame skilled nursing facility. |
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A26-208512 |
Xuan Li (Geroge Li) |
7/19/2026 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges the County is responsible for damages incurred when |
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Claimant was involved in a collision with a County vehicle. |
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G26-208233 |
Sose L. Tinoifili |
8/27/2026 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimants allege the County is responsible for violation of their civil |
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rights and First Amendment rights in connection with Claimant’s CalWorks |
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benefits. |
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G25-21279 |
Farzin Wahab |
11/4/2025 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant seeks leave to present a late claim alleging that the County is |
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responsible for damages related to employment matters. |
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FISCAL IMPACT:
None.