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.
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Claimant |
Incident Date |
Recommended Board Action and Basis |
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G25-19872 |
Michael Mace |
12/25/2025 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges County is responsible for property damage incurred from |
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trees in the median falling on their property. |
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G25-19783 |
Andrew Domingues IV |
7/21/2025 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges County is responsible for damages incurred and |
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personal injuries sustained when Claimant was arrested. |
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G25-185293 |
Chris Noel Tagunicar |
8/22/2025 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges that he incurred damages as a result of the Private |
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Defender Program's actions. |
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G24-176982 |
City of Redwood City in re Rebecca Perez Claim |
5/29/2024 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant is pursuing equitable comparative indemnity and contribution |
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against the County for a trip and fall incident in front of the Maguire |
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Correctional Facility. |
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G25-19921 |
George Graves |
8/8/2025 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges County is responsible for personal injuries sustained |
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when claimant was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in |
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Atherton. |
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.