TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Tom Kisela, City Manager
FROM: Mike Vigliotta, City Attorney
1. Subject
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Claims for Damages.
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2. Summary
Seven claims have been received and investigated by the City Attorney’s Office and/or the Risk Manager with the involved departments.
3. Recommended Action
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Deny the following claims and refer to City Attorney and Claims Adjuster:
1. Janet Verkich
2. Michael Joseph Guzman III
3. Marie Conception Guzman
4. Gregory Dennis
5. Arthur Lopez
6. Arthur Lopez
7. Michael Gore
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4. Fiscal Impact
None.
5. Strategic Plan Goals
Goal 2: Be a fiscally healthy community
a: Expend fiscal resources responsibly.
6. Discussion and Background
1. Claim for damages from Janet Verkich alleging personal injury when Claimant tripped and fell in the city of Santa Ana.
2. Claim for damages from Michael Joseph Guzman III alleging wrongful death of Michael Joseph Guzman Jr.
3. Claim for damages from Marie Conception Guzman alleging wrongful death of Michael Joseph Guzman Jr.
4. Claim for damages from Gregory Dennis alleging property damage to Claimant’s vehicle due to a traffic collision in the city of Santa Ana.
5. Claim for damages from Arthur Lopez alleging civil rights violations.
6. Claim for damages from Arthur Lopez alleging personal injury due to Orange Fire Department’s refusal to provide medical care.
7. Claim for damages from Michael Gore alleging property damage when a City tree branch fell on Claimant’s mailbox.
7. ATTACHMENTS
• None.