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Gloria Sanchez
From:Laurie Stroud <LStroud@carlwarren.com>
Sent:Wednesday, March 27, 2024 2:50 PM
To:Gloria Sanchez
Cc:Laurie Stroud
Subject:diary review claim3050917 Heirs of Christopher Thomas
Attachments:diary review claim3050917 Heirs of Christopher Thomas.pdf
Hi Gloria,
Here is the most current diary review for this claim. When I return from vacation I will send NOJ to be signed
once approved.
Warmest Regards,
Laurie Stroud
Laurie Stroud
Sr Claims Examiner
LStroud@carlwarren.com
Tel: (951) 550-0493 | Fax: (866) 254-4423
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CA Entity License No: 2607296
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DIARY REVIEW
Event: Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy-Christian LOPEZ was operating a vehicle
negligently and struck the Decedent who was riding his bicycle, causing fatal
injuries.
Statute of Limitations: 09/01/2024
Action plan items from last review and status:
1. Can you verify the law enforcement agency which was involved in this
auto accident?
Attached is the email response from Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
Sgt. Donald Olson who confirms the driver identified in the subject claim is
Sgt. Christian Lopez who was on duty at the time of the collision. The City
contracts with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (Contract No.
C38780).
2. Verify the correct City personnel for signing a Declaration of Non-
ownership?
I can sign a declaration of non-ownership. I will be out of the office 3/6 –
3/12. However, City Clerk Anthony Mejia will sign if needed before
then. Additionally, I have copied Senior Deputy City Clerk Monique
Lomeli if you need immediate assistance.
Coverage: Confirmed Coverage Under the CJPIA MOLC
Liability Review: Liability does not rest with the city as this is not our jurisdiction.
Damages Review – Wrongful Death
Submitted Medical Bills: None Considered: none
Residuals: none
Loss of Earnings Alleged: none
Reserve Review: Indemnity set at 1000.00 for non-jurisdictional claim
Updated Action Plan:
1. Claim rejected
2. Complete NOJ and get approved send to city for noj to be signed.
3. Close claim
Subrogation Referral: N/A
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Gloria Sanchez
From:Gloria Sanchez
Sent:Tuesday, March 5, 2024 5:39 PM
To:Laurie Stroud
Cc:Monique Lomeli
Subject:RE: regarding claim 3050917 Heirs of Christopher Thomas
Attachments:Re: regarding claim 3050917 Heirs of Christopher Thomas; Contract No. C38780.pdf
Hi, Laurie:
See responses below.
From: Laurie Stroud <LStroud@carlwarren.com>
Sent: Friday, March 1, 2024 1:08 PM
To: Gloria Sanchez <gsanchez@palmdesert.gov>
Cc: Laurie Stroud <LStroud@carlwarren.com>
Subject: regarding claim 3050917 Heirs of Christopher Thomas
Hi Gloria,I am adjuster that has been assigned to the file at this time. If you can please answer the following questions it would be appreciated. Can you verify the law enforcement agency which was involved in this auto accident?· Verify the correct City personnel for si
Hi Gloria,
I am adjuster that has been assigned to the file at this time. If you can please answer the following questions it
would be appreciated.
Can you verify the law enforcement agency which was involved in this auto accident?
Attached is the email response from Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Donald Olson who confirms the
driver identified in the subject claim is Sgt. Christian Lopez who was on duty at the time of the collision. The City
contracts with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (Contract No. C38780).
Verify the correct City personnel for signing a Declaration of Non-ownership?
I can sign a declaration of non-ownership. I will be out of the office 3/6 – 3/12. However, City Clerk Anthony Mejia
will sign if needed before then. Additionally, I have copied Senior Deputy City Clerk Monique Lomeli if you need
immediate assistance.
Thank you and have a nice rest of the week.
Warmest Regards,
Laurie Stroud
Laurie Stroud
Sr Claims Examiner
LStroud@carlwarren.com
Tel: (951) 550-0493 | Fax: (866) 254-4423
Carl Warren & Company, LLC
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CA Entity License No: 2607296
www.carlwarren.com
PO Box 2411, Tustin, CA, 92781
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Gloria Sanchez
From:Tim Varon <TVaron@carlwarren.com>
Sent:Friday, March 1, 2024 12:59 PM
To:Gloria Sanchez
Cc:Laurie Stroud; Andrea Staehle; Amber Molina
Subject:FW: CJP-3050917 - City of Palm Desert 914 - Radoff/Thomas
Attachments:Adrian Thomas.pdf; Kristina Radoff.pdf; Damian Thomas.pdf; Olivia Thomas.pdf;
20240301 Radoff Palm Desert REJECTION NOTICE 3050917.pdf; 20240301 Olivia
Thomas Palm Desert REJECTION NOTICE 3050917.pdf; 20240301 Adrian Thomas Palm
Desert REJECTION NOTICE 3050917.pdf; 20240301 Damian Thomas Palm Desert
REJECTION NOTICE 3050917.pdf
Importance:High
Hi Gloria,
Please find attached copies of our Rejection Notices for your records. We do not see any liability exposure and we
will be tendering the claim to the County of Riverside. Also, please note that Ms. Laurie Stroud has been assigned
to the processing of these claims on the City’s behalf.
Have a great weekend!
Tim
Tim Varon
Claims Supervisor
TVaron@carlwarren.com
Tel: (657) 622-4287 | Fax: (866) 254-4423
Carl Warren & Company, LLC
CA Entity License No: 2607296
www.carlwarren.com
PO Box 2411, Tustin, CA, 92781
Because Quality and Integrity Matter... please EMAIL my Supervisor about the service you received.
Important Notice: This email (including any attachments) is intended solely for the use of the
individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is confidential,
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PO Box 2411, Tustin, CA 92781
T: 657-622-4200 | F: 866-254-4423 | www.carlwarren.com
CA License #2607296
March 1, 2024
Robins Cloud
Attn: Robert T. Bryson, Esq. & Bryan Payne, Esq.
808 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 450
Santa Monica, CA 90401
REJECTION NOTICE
RE: Entity : City of Palm Desert
Claimant : Adrian Thomas (son of Decedent)
D/Incident : 10/10/23
Our File : 3050917 LSV
We are the administrators for the self-insured liability claims program for the City of Palm Desert.
The above referenced claim which you filed with the above captioned entity on February 28, 2024
has been referred to us for investigation and handling.
Notice is hereby given that the claim presented to the captioned entity on February 28, 2024 was
denied on March 1, 2024. No further action will be taken on this claim by the City of Palm Desert.
Any and all further communications relative to your claim should be directed to the undersigned
at the address or telephone number shown below.
WARNING
Subject to certain exceptions, you have only six (6) months from the date this notice was personally
delivered or deposited in the United States mail to file a court action on this claim. (See
government Code Section 945.6) The six month time for filing such a court action is neither
enlarged nor extended by the provisions of CCP Section 335.1.
This time limitation applies only to causes of action arising under California law for which a claim
is mandated by the California Government Tort Claims Act. Government Code Sections 900 et.
seq.. Other causes of action, including those arising under federal law, may have different time
limitations for filing.
You may seek the advice of an attorney or your choice in connection with this matter. If you desire
to consult an attorney, you should do so immediately.
Very Truly Yours,
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T: 657-622-4200 | F: 866-254-4423 | www.carlwarren.com
CA License #2607296
CARL WARREN & CO.
Timothy M. Varon
Timothy M. Varon
Claims Supervisor
PO Box 2411, Tustin, CA 92781
T: 657-622-4200 | F: 866-254-4423 | www.carlwarren.com
CA License #2607296
March 1, 2024
Robins Cloud
Attn: Robert T. Bryson, Esq. & Bryan Payne, Esq.
808 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 450
Santa Monica, CA 90401
REJECTION NOTICE
RE: Entity : City of Palm Desert
Claimant : Damian Thomas (son of Decedent)
D/Incident : 10/10/23
Our File : 3050917 LSV
We are the administrators for the self-insured liability claims program for the City of Palm Desert.
The above referenced claim which you filed with the above captioned entity on February 28, 2024
has been referred to us for investigation and handling.
Notice is hereby given that the claim presented to the captioned entity on February 28, 2024 was
denied on March 1, 2024. No further action will be taken on this claim by the City of Palm Desert.
Any and all further communications relative to your claim should be directed to the undersigned
at the address or telephone number shown below.
WARNING
Subject to certain exceptions, you have only six (6) months from the date this notice was personally
delivered or deposited in the United States mail to file a court action on this claim. (See
government Code Section 945.6) The six month time for filing such a court action is neither
enlarged nor extended by the provisions of CCP Section 335.1.
This time limitation applies only to causes of action arising under California law for which a claim
is mandated by the California Government Tort Claims Act. Government Code Sections 900 et.
seq.. Other causes of action, including those arising under federal law, may have different time
limitations for filing.
You may seek the advice of an attorney or your choice in connection with this matter. If you desire
to consult an attorney, you should do so immediately.
Very Truly Yours,
Page 2 of 2 PO Box 2411, Tustin, CA 92781
T: 657-622-4200 | F: 866-254-4423 | www.carlwarren.com
CA License #2607296
CARL WARREN & CO.
Timothy M. Varon
Timothy M. Varon
Claims Supervisor
PO Box 2411, Tustin, CA 92781
T: 657-622-4200 | F: 866-254-4423 | www.carlwarren.com
CA License #2607296
March 1, 2024
Robins Cloud
Attn: Robert T. Bryson, Esq. & Bryan Payne, Esq.
808 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 450
Santa Monica, CA 90401
REJECTION NOTICE
RE: Entity : City of Palm Desert
Claimant : Olivia Thomas (daughter of Decedent)
D/Incident : 10/10/23
Our File : 3050917 LSV
We are the administrators for the self-insured liability claims program for the City of Palm Desert.
The above referenced claim which you filed with the above captioned entity on February 28, 2024
has been referred to us for investigation and handling.
Notice is hereby given that the claim presented to the captioned entity on February 28, 2024 was
denied on March 1, 2024. No further action will be taken on this claim by the City of Palm Desert.
Any and all further communications relative to your claim should be directed to the undersigned
at the address or telephone number shown below.
WARNING
Subject to certain exceptions, you have only six (6) months from the date this notice was personally
delivered or deposited in the United States mail to file a court action on this claim. (See
government Code Section 945.6) The six month time for filing such a court action is neither
enlarged nor extended by the provisions of CCP Section 335.1.
This time limitation applies only to causes of action arising under California law for which a claim
is mandated by the California Government Tort Claims Act. Government Code Sections 900 et.
seq.. Other causes of action, including those arising under federal law, may have different time
limitations for filing.
You may seek the advice of an attorney or your choice in connection with this matter. If you desire
to consult an attorney, you should do so immediately.
Very Truly Yours,
Page 2 of 2 PO Box 2411, Tustin, CA 92781
T: 657-622-4200 | F: 866-254-4423 | www.carlwarren.com
CA License #2607296
CARL WARREN & CO.
Timothy M. Varon
Timothy M. Varon
Claims Supervisor
PO Box 2411, Tustin, CA 92781
T: 657-622-4200 | F: 866-254-4423 | www.carlwarren.com
CA License #2607296
March 1, 2024
Robins Cloud
Attn: Robert T. Bryson, Esq. & Bryan Payne, Esq.
808 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 450
Santa Monica, CA 90401
REJECTION NOTICE
RE: Entity : City of Palm Desert
Claimant : Kristina Radoff, individually and as successor in
interest of the Estate of Christopher Thomas
D/Incident : 10/10/23
Our File : 3050917 LSV
We are the administrators for the self-insured liability claims program for the City of Palm Desert.
The above referenced claim which you filed with the above captioned entity on February 28, 2024
has been referred to us for investigation and handling.
Notice is hereby given that the claim presented to the captioned entity on February 28, 2024 was
denied on March 1, 2024. No further action will be taken on this claim by the City of Palm Desert.
Any and all further communications relative to your claim should be directed to the undersigned
at the address or telephone number shown below.
WARNING
Subject to certain exceptions, you have only six (6) months from the date this notice was personally
delivered or deposited in the United States mail to file a court action on this claim. (See
government Code Section 945.6) The six month time for filing such a court action is neither
enlarged nor extended by the provisions of CCP Section 335.1.
This time limitation applies only to causes of action arising under California law for which a claim
is mandated by the California Government Tort Claims Act. Government Code Sections 900 et.
seq.. Other causes of action, including those arising under federal law, may have different time
limitations for filing.
You may seek the advice of an attorney or your choice in connection with this matter. If you desire
to consult an attorney, you should do so immediately.
Very Truly Yours,
Page 2 of 2 PO Box 2411, Tustin, CA 92781
T: 657-622-4200 | F: 866-254-4423 | www.carlwarren.com
CA License #2607296
CARL WARREN & CO.
Timothy M. Varon
Timothy M. Varon
Claims Supervisor
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Gloria Sanchez
From:Gloria Sanchez
Sent:Thursday, February 29, 2024 8:25 AM
To:Todd Hileman; Isra Shah; Carl Warren cjpia@carlwarren.com
Cc:Chris Escobedo; Anthony Mejia; Andrea Staehle; Tim Varon
Subject:Claim Against the City of Palm Desert 914 - Radoff/Thomas
Attachments:Adrian Thomas.pdf; Kristina Radoff.pdf; Damian Thomas.pdf; Olivia Thomas.pdf
Importance:High
Good morning,
AƩached for your review and appropriate acƟon is Claim No. 914 received via USPS Priority Mail.
If you have quesƟons or need addiƟonal informaƟon, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards,
City of Palm Desert Clerk’s Office