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.
Claim #
Claimant
Incident Date
Recommended Board Action and Basis
Claims recommended for denial:
G26-21110
Emily Rivas
5/5/2026
Non-culpable
Claimant alleges County is responsible for personal injuries sustained
when she tripped and fell on a floor mat inside or near the entrance to a
laundromat in Burlingame.
G24-21137
Doctors Medical Center -T
6/6/2024
Non-culpable
Claimant alleges that claim submitted to Health Plan of San Mateo was
underpaid and County is responsible for outstanding amount.
G24-21138
Doctors Medical Center -T
7/2/2024
Non-culpable
Claimant alleges that claim submitted to Health Plan of San Mateo was
underpaid and County is responsible for outstanding amount.
G24-21139
Doctors Medical Center -T
6/7/2024
Non-culpable
Claimant alleges that claim submitted to Health Plan of San Mateo was
underpaid and County is responsible for outstanding amount.
G24-21140
Doctors Medical Center -T
6/27/2024
Non-culpable
Claimant alleges that claim submitted to Health Plan of San Mateo was
underpaid and C...
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