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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G17-2031 |
Maria M., by Regina Jett as Guardian Ad Litem |
08/14/2017 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges excessive force and emotional distress by Sheriff’s |
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Office Deputy Sheriffs. |
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G18-2037 |
Ivonne Castillo |
01/19/2018 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges property damage caused by Sheriff’s personnel. |
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G17-2040 |
Gianna Toschi |
08/26/2017 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges a tree on the shoulder of SR-92 contributed to |
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injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident. |
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AL17-1807 |
American Family Insurance Company |
11/30/2017 |
Non-culpable |
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Claimant alleges a motor vehicle accident was caused by a County |
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driver and is seeking reimbursement for repairs. |
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.