To: Board of Supervisors
From: Monica Nino, County Administrator
Report Title: Claims
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
DENY claims filed by Arnetta Lone Chief; Jamal Ramses Looking El Bey; Michael Fournier; Karlton Hicks Sr.; Katelynn Kruse; Eric Manjarrez; Carlos Mario Falla Noscue; Patrick Oneal Polk Sr.; Dennis Reed; Jessie Rivas; Justin Russo (3); San Ramon Regional Medical Center for Dulce Perez Archila; San Ramon Regional; Medical Center for Rafaela Rodriguez; Donald Clay Stovall; and K.S. (a minor). DENY amended claim fled by Yvonne Chappelone; and Brianna Schapiro.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Arnetta Lone Chief: Age discrimination claim related to hiring practices in the amount of $1,500,000.
Jamal Ramses Looking El Bey: Civil rights claim related to wrongful seizure of property in the amount of $2,176,317.
Michael Fournier: Personal injury claim for a trip and fall in the amount of $5,000.
Karlton Hicks Sr.: Property claim for damage to vehicle in the amount of $4,075.13.
Katelynn Kruse: Personal injury claim related to automobile accident in an amount to exceed $25,000.
Eric Manjarrez: Property claim for damage to vehicle in the amount of $2,700.
Carlos Mario Falla Noscue: Personal injury and property claim related to bus accident in an amount to exceed $100,000.
Patrick O’Neal Polk Sr.: Property claim for lost items in the amount of $5,000.
Dennis Reed: Property claim for damage to vehicle in an amount between $300-$400.
Jessie Rivas: Personal injury claim related to alleged dangerous condition in the amount of $25,000,000.
Justin Russo (1): Personal injury claim related to medical negligence in the amount of $3,200,000.
Justin Russo (2): Civil rights claim for wrongful cell search and seizure in the amount of $5,725,000.
Justin Russo (3): Civil rights claim for jail harassment in the amount $9,000,000.
San Ramon Regional Medical Center for Dulce Perez Archila: Claim for underpayment by Contra Costa Health Plan in the amount of $414.09.
San Ramon Regional Medical Center for Rafaela Rodriguez: Claim for underpayment by Contra Costa Health Plan in the amount of $23,609.88.
Donald Clay Stovall: Personal injury claim related to alleged dangerous condition in an amount to exceed $25,000.
K.S. (a minor): Personal injury claim related to alleged dangerous condition in an amount to exceed $25,000.
Yvonne Chappelone: Amended personal injury claim related to automobile accident in an amount to exceed $25,000.
Brianna Schapiro: Amended personal injury claim related to alleged dangerous condition in an amount at least $1,250,000.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Not acting on the claims could extend the claimants’ time limits to file actions against the County.