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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G17-1891 |
Christine Bautista |
11/28/2017 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges being overcharged for vehicle impound storage fees. |
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G17-1892 |
Southwest Airlines Co. |
06/30/2017 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant is requesting a refund of property tax fees from the 2012/13 |
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tax year. |
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G17-1900 |
Joshua Peter Trayer |
12/05/2017 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant is requesting reimbursement for damages from a tree falling |
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on a personal vehicle. |
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G17-1930 |
Rosamaria Castillo |
Various from |
Non-culpable |
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07/2017- |
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11/2017 |
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Claimant alleges personal property was lost when in jail custody. |
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G17-1935 |
Joann Alvarez |
09/21/2017 |
Non-culpable |
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County employee claims employment discrimination and retaliation. |
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G17-1936 |
Gerardo Torres |
12/22/2017 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges that Sheriff’s Office personnel damaged a private |
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residence when serving a warrant. |
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G17-1955 |
Jack Pickett, a minor, by his Guardian ad Litem, Victoria Pickett |
07/16/2017 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges staff negligence contributed to bodily injuries at |
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Ladera Recreation District. |
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G17-1956 |
David Dwayne Hogue |
11/22/2017 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges a County door shattered and injured his hand. |
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.