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File #: 19-706    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Memo Status: Passed
File created: 6/17/2019 Departments: HUMAN RESOURCES
On agenda: 7/9/2019 Final action: 7/9/2019
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:

A19-4548

State Farm a/s/o Elma Dancil

02/19/2019

Non-culpable

 

Claimant alleges their insured driver’s vehicle was damaged by a

 

County driver.

 

 

G19-5211

Linda Lieu

05/07/2019

Non-culpable

 

Claimant alleges that personal property was lost by Court Security.

 

 

G19-5238

Gerald Allen

01/29/2019

Non-culpable

 

Claimant alleges wrongful termination by the Jefferson Union High

 

School District.

 

 

G19-5272

Mr. A. R. Habeeb Jr.

05/01/2019

Non-culpable

 

Claimant alleges a dangerous road condition contributed to a

 

bicycle accident that caused property damage.

 

 

G19-5275

Dr. Elaine Pico

12/20/2018

Non-culpable

 

Claimant alleges a dangerous parking lot condition contributed to a

 

trip and fall resulting in bodily injuries.

 

 

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.