Legislation Details

File #: 26-162    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Memo Status: Passed
File created: 2/2/2026 Departments: COUNTY ATTORNEY
On agenda: 2/24/2026 Final action: 2/24/2026
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:

 

 

G25-19872

Michael Mace

12/25/2025

Non-culpable

 

 

 

Claimant alleges County is responsible for property damage incurred from

 

trees in the median falling on their property.

 

 

G25-19783

Andrew Domingues IV

7/21/2025

Non-culpable

 

 

 

Claimant alleges County is responsible for damages incurred and

 

personal injuries sustained when Claimant was arrested.

 

 

G25-185293

Chris Noel Tagunicar

8/22/2025

Non-culpable

 

 

 

Claimant alleges that he incurred damages as a result of the Private

 

Defender Program's actions.

 

 

G24-176982

City of Redwood City in re Rebecca Perez Claim

5/29/2024

Non-culpable

 

 

 

Claimant is pursuing equitable comparative indemnity and contribution

 

against the County for a trip and fall incident in front of the Maguire

 

Correctional Facility.

 

 

G25-19921

George Graves

8/8/2025

Non-culpable

 

 

 

Claimant alleges County is responsible for personal injuries sustained

 

when claimant was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in

 

Atherton.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.