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File #: 25-274    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Memo Status: Passed
File created: 3/19/2025 Departments: COUNTY ATTORNEY
On agenda: 4/8/2025 Final action: 4/8/2025
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:


G24-18120
Javier Acosta
8/22/2024
Non-culpable

Claimant alleges County is responsible for retaliation by the Sheriff's

Office.


G24-181202
Hector Acosta
8/22/2024
Non-culpable

Claimant alleges County is responsible for retaliation by the Sheriff's

Office.


G24-18138
Robin Vaca
9/2/2024
Non-culpable

Claimant alleges County is responsible for emotional distress caused by

Coroner's Office employee.


G24-18145
Timoteo Taufi
8/28/2024
Non-culpable

Claimant alleges County is responsible for personal injuries sustained

while Claimant was residing at a County property.


G24-18187
Anabel Garcia Rosales
9/25/2024
Non-culpable

Claimant alleges County is responsible for personal injuries sustained

when Claimant tripped and fell on the sidewalk in Redwood City.


G24-18188
Adrienne Ryan
9/27/2024
Non-culpable

Claimant alleges County is responsible for personal injuries sustained

when Claimant tripped and fell on the sidewalk in San Mateo.


G25-18189
Jose Ramon Laines
1/14/2025
Non-culpable

Claimant alleges County is responsible for personal injuries sustained

when C...

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