Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Donna Vaillancourt, Director, Human Resources Department
Scott Johnson, Deputy Director, Human Resources Department
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:
Under authority of section 2.10.070 of the Ordinance Code, the County Manager has designated the Director to 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.
DISCUSSION:
The Risk Management Division has reviewed these claims and recommends that you take the following action.
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Claim # |
Claimant |
Incident Date |
Recommended Board Action and Basis |
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Claims recommended for denial: |
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G17-1687 |
Constantina Felactu |
06/02/2017 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges property damage caused by a water pipe that burst |
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on a hill above her residence. |
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G17-1687-2 |
Thomas Felactu |
06/02/2017 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges property damage caused by a water pipe that burst |
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on a hill above his residence. |
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G14-1703 |
Carolands Foundation |
07/01/2014 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant is requesting a refund of property taxes for the FY13-14 tax |
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year. |
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G17-1734 |
Margaret Robbins |
06/17/2017 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges a bicycle accident was caused by a dangerous road |
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condition. |
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G17-1749 |
Jason Osipa |
11/14/2017 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges that cash was not returned upon discharge from the |
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San Mateo Medical Center. |
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G17-1369-4 |
Shikeb Saddozai |
9/20/2017, 10/05/2017, 10/13/2017. |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges threats of physical harm, harassment and retaliation |
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by Sheriff's Office staff. |
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A17-1761 |
Joseph F. DeStefano |
09/09/2017 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges that four Sheriff’s Office vehicles kicked up debris |
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that caused damage to a personal vehicle. |
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A17-1763 |
Brendan Jensen |
10/27/2017 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges damages to personal vehicle from a collision with a |
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Sheriff’s Deputy. |
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G17-1845 |
William Bell |
12/15/2017 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges a bodily injury occurred by Bailiffs during a court |
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proceeding. |
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Careful consideration of these claims contributes to the Shared Vision 2025 outcome of a Collaborative Community by ensuring fair and equitable handling of all claims while conserving financial resources and protecting assets.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.