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:
M25-19457
Mick Duckworth
10/24/2025
Non-culpable
Claimant alleges County is responsible for an illegal arrest/assault and
denial of medical care while Claimant was in custody.
G25-19457
Mick Duckworth
10/24/2025
Non-culpable
Claimant alleges County is responsible for an illegal arrest/assault and
denial of medical care while Claimant was in custody.
G25-19477
Robert Hopkins
9/23/2025
Non-culpable
Claimant alleges County is responsible for personal injuries sustained
when Claimant tripped and fell on the sidewalk in San Carlos.
G25-19478
Farouk Khan
5/13/2025
Non-culpable
Claimant alleges County is responsible for personal injuries incurred when
a SamTrans Bus rear-ended Claimant's vehicle in San Bruno.
G25-19479
Neil P. Prado
10/11/2025
Non-culpable
Claimant alleges loss of personal property while Claimant was
incarcerated at a County jail.
G25-19490
Quentin Powell, Guardian ad Litem for Tamia Towell (Minor)
5/15/2025
Non-culpable
Claimant alleges County is responsible for personal injuries incurred when
a minor was injured on the playgrou...
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