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File #: 25-038    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Memo Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 12/12/2024 Departments: COUNTY ATTORNEY
On agenda: 1/14/2025 Final action:
Title: Report recommending the denial of claims (Non-culpable)
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.

DISCUSSION:
The County Attorney's Office has reviewed these claims and recommends that you take the following action.

Claim #
Claimant
Incident Date
Recommended Board Action and Basis
Claims recommended for denial:


G23-1760322
Stanford Health Care
12/20/2023
Non-culpable

Claimant alleges County is responsible for an outstanding invoice for

services received by a Health Plan of San Mateo patient.


G24-17789
Teresa Contreras
11/27/2024
Non-culpable

Claimant alleges she suffered damages while incarcerated at the

Women's Correctional Facility.


G24-17790
Manuel Arreola
7/16/2024
Non-culpable

Claimant alleges County is responsible for personal injuries incurred when

Claimant had a bicycle accident in Menlo Park.


G24-17831
Raquel Yabult, et al
8/2/2024
Non-culpable

Claimant alleges County is responsible for the death of her husband who

was struck and killed by a San Mateo County Transit District

("SamTrans") bus.


G24-17833
Yvonna M. Gallot
6/12/2024
Non-culpable

Claimant alleges County is responsible for injuries sustained when

Claimant tripped on an uneven sidewalk in Redwood City.


G24-17832
Spencer Jow Toy
8/28/2024
Non-culpable

Claimant alleges County is responsible for personal injuries sustained

from a traffic collision that occurred while Claimant was a passenger in a

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