HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - November 4, 1998CITY OF I,ODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Denial of Verified Claim(s) Against the City of Lodi
MEETING DATE: November 04, 1998
SUBMITTED BY: Human Resources Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve by motion action, denial of the following verified claim(s)
filed against the City of Lodi:
A) Roosma, Charles DOL: 08/11/98
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Following review of the verified claims filed against the City
of Lodi, the Risk Manager and/or the City's Contract
Administrator, Insurance Consulting Associates, Inc. (ICA), recommend that the City deny the subject
claims.
FUNDING: None required.
Respectfully submitted,
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Jo M. Narloch, Human Resources Director
cc: City Attorney
APPROVED:
A. Dixon Flynn -- City M pager
CITY COUNCIL
JACK A. SIEGLOCK, Mayor
KEITH LAND,
Mayor Pro Tempore
ROBERT J. JOHNSON
STEPHEN J. MANN
PHILLIP A. PENNINO
Mr. Charles Roosma
1811 Amber Leaf Way
Lodi, CA 95242
CITY OF LODI
CITY HALL
221 WEST PINE STREET, P.O. BOX 3006
LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910
HUMAN RESOURCES: (209) 333-6704
FAX (209) 333-6816
Notice of Claim Reiection
November 04, 1998
RE: Claim against the City of Lodi
Date of Loss: August 11, 1998
Claim Number: 980831-241-980811-110
Dear Claimant:
H. DIXON FLYNN
City Manager
ALICE M. REIMCHE
City Clerk
RANDALL A. HAYS
City Attorney
Notice is hereby given that the claim you presented to the City of Lodi on August 31, 1998, is rejected as
of the date of this letter.
Warning
Subject to certain exemptions, you have only six (6) months from the date that this notice was personally
delivered or deposited in the mail to file a court action on your state law claims. See Government Code
Section 945.6. The six month time limit referred to in this notice applies only to claims or causes of
action which are governed by the California Tort Claims Act which does not apply to federal causes of
action. Additionally, the Tort Claims Act contains certain exemptions. You may seek the advice of an
attorney of your choice in connection with this matter. If you desire to consult with an attorney, you
should do so immediately.
Please also be advised that, pursuant to Sections 128.5 and 1038 of the California Code of Civil
Procedure, the City will seek to recover all costs of defense in the event an action is filed in this matter
and it is determined that the action was not brought in good faith and with reasonable cause.
Sincerely,
Alice M. Retmche
City Clerk
cc: City Attorney
Risk Manager
Bill Benson, ICA
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