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:
A26-20763
Jose Juan Chavez
7/1/2026
Non-culpable
Claimant alleges the County is responsible for damages incurred
when Claimant’s vehicle was allegedly struck by a County vehicle backing
into a parking spot in San Mateo.
M26-21109
Grace C. Pangamban
6/25/2026
Non-culpable
Claimant alleges the County is responsible for the wrongful death of
Claimant’s son who died after being discharged from the San Mateo
Medical Center.
A26-20807
Robert Charles Herrick
7/8/2026
Non-culpable
Claimant alleges the County is responsible for damages incurred when
Claimant’s vehicle was allegedly struck by a vehicle operated by a
County employee in Woodside.
A26-2114
Christian Axel Lopezaraujo
6/19/2026
Non-culpable
Claimant alleges the County is responsible for damages incurred when
Claimant’s vehicle was allegedly struck by a County vehicle in East Palo
Alto.
G26-21145
Eloisa Ascue
7/20/2026
Non-culpable
Claimant alleges ...
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