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File #: 19-216    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Memo Status: Passed
File created: 2/7/2019 Departments: HUMAN RESOURCES
On agenda: 3/12/2019 Final action: 3/12/2019
Title: Report recommending the denial of claims (Non-culpable)

Special Notice / Hearing:    None__

Vote Required:    Majority

 

To:                      Honorable Board of Supervisors

From:                      Rocio Kiryczun, 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.  

 

Claim #

Claimant

Incident Date

Recommended Board Action and Basis

Claims recommended for denial:

AL18-4416

Sylvia A.K. Thompson

10/19/2018

Non-culpable

 

Claimant alleges a San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control

 

District vehicle collided with her personal vehicle and caused damage.

 

 

GL18-4432

Bryan Howell

11/20/2018

Non-culpable

 

Claimant alleges an unmaintained water line broke and damaged

 

residential landscape.

 

 

G18-4453

Gail Miller

11/15/2018

Non-culpable

 

Claimant alleges she tripped on uneven pavement and fell while

 

walking toward a County building entrance and suffered bodily injuries.

 

 

G18-4462

Alice Cutino by Debbie

08/16/2018

Non-culpable

 

Hoffman under power of attorney

 

Claimant alleges bodily injuries occurred when a SamTrans bus drove

 

over a speed bump at an excessive speed.

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.