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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G26-21195 |
Sook Ya Yoo |
4/7/2026 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges the County is responsible for damages incurred |
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when she tripped and fell over uneven pavement in Redwood City. |
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G26-21258 |
Marcus Lopez |
5/30/2026 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges the County is responsible for damages incurred |
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by Claimant when a SamTrans bus made an abrupt stop. |
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A26-21112 |
State Farm for Kenneth L. Kettell |
8/12/2026 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges the County is responsible for damages incurred |
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to his vehicle by a County vehicle in San Carlos. |
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M25-202512 |
Caroline Lee |
10/6/2026 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges County is responsible for damages incurred by |
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Claimant when she was placed on a psychiatric hold. |
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FISCAL IMPACT:
None.