Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Rocio Kiryczun, Director, Human Resources Department
Zhanna Abuel, Risk Manager
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:
Under authority of section 2.10.070 of the Ordinance Code, the County Executive has designated the Director to 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 Risk Management Division 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:
A23-15180
Mikayla Booker
07/07/2023
Non-culpable
Claimant alleges that while she was driving on the Dumbarton bridge a
cone flew off the back of a County of San Mateo Public Works truck
and struck her vehicle causing damages.
G23-15198
Forest Preston
06/05/2023
Non-culpable
Claimant alleges that his personal items taken due to a search warrant
were damaged while in custody of the County.
G23-15199
Katherine Cruz Altonaga
02/03/2023
Non-culpable
Claimant alleges that the County is responsible for injuries sustained
during a vehicle crash due to dangerous conditions on highway US
101 Southbound in Burlingame.
G23-15253
Chris Tagunicar
07/06/2023
Non-culpable
Claimant alleges that he was harassed and discriminated against by
the County of San Mateo's third-party administrator, Neil Butterbaugh
while he was in his duty performing services for the County.
G23-15257
Paul and Deborah Hernandez
08/01/2023
Non-culpable
Claimants allege that County Sheriff's deputies damaged their side
gate while pursuing a suspect through their backyard.
G23-15265
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