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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G25-19773 |
Ann Scott |
12/15/2025 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges County is responsible for loss of personal property she |
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dropped off for her son at a County jail. |
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G25-19780 |
Estrella Benavides Lopez |
7/2/2025 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges County is responsible for loss of personal property while |
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Claimant was at San Mateo Medical Center. |
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M25-19828 |
Eddie Ray Burns Jr. |
6/30/2025 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges County is responsible for lack of medical attention while |
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incarcerated. |
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FISCAL IMPACT:
None.