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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - January 7, 2004 H-01aAGENDA ITEM He 01 CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION TM AGENDA TITLE: Denial of Verified Clalm(s) against the City of Lodi MEETING DATE: PREPARED BY: January 7, 2004 Risk Management RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve by motion action, denial of the following verified Claim filed against the City of Lodi. (A) Charles Mauch DOL: June 24, 2003 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Following review of verified claims filed against the City of Lodi, The City's contract administrator, DB Claims and Human Resources Staff, recommend the City deny the subject claim(s). FUNDING Attachments cc: City Attorney DB Claims None Required Manager CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LODI LARRY HANSEN, Mayor JOHN BECKMAN CITY HALL Mayor Pro Tempore 221 WEST PINE STREET, P.O. BOX 3006 KEITH LAND LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 EMILY HOWARD HUMAN RESOURCES: (209) 333-6704 SUSAN HITCHCOCK FAX (209) 333-6816 Notice of Claim Rejection January 8, 2004 Charles Mauch RE: Claim against the Ci of Lodi Claimant: Charles Mauch Date of Loss: 06/24/03 Our Claim Number: 870-03 Dear Claimant: H. DIXON FLYNN City Manager SUSANJ.RLACKSTON City Clerk RANDALL A. HAYS City Attorney FILE COPY Notice is hereby givers that the claim you presented to the City of Lodi on December 12, 2003 was rejected as of the date of this letter. Notice 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 taw claims. See Government Code §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 § 128.7 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 fled in this matter and it is determined that the action was not brought in good faith and with reasonable cause. Sincerely, Susan Blacicston City Clerk cc: City Attorney Risk Manager DB Claims