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File #: 25-889    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Memo Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/2/2025 Departments: COUNTY ATTORNEY
On agenda: 10/21/2025 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 for consideration.

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:


G25-19170
David Stariha
7/6/2025
Non-culpable



Claimant alleges County is responsible for damages incurred when

Claimant's vehicle was impounded.


G25-19171
Gary and Susan Harrison individually and as Representatives of the Estate of Kyle Harrison
3/15/2025
Non-culpable



Claimants allege County is responsible for the death of their son, while he

was incarcerated at Maple Street Correctional Facility.


M25-19171
Gary and Susan Harrison individually and as Representatives of the Estate of Kyle Harrison
3/15/2025
Non-culpable



Claimants allege County is responsible for the death of their son, while he

was incarcerated at Maple Street Correctional Facility.




G25-19230
Shayn Friday
3/27/2025
Non-culpable



Claimant alleges County is responsible for personal injuries sustained by

Claimant when she was struck by a shot put at Alta Loma Middle School.


G24-19233
Gennady Darer
9/18/2024
Non-culpable



Claimant alleges County is responsible for personal injuries sustained by

Claimant when he was volunteering as a martial arts coach at Skyline

College.


G25-19262
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