HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-05-20 Spanish Walk Community Association - 920Gloria Sanchez
From: Tim Varon <TVaron@carlwarren.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 4:07 PM
To: Edwin J. Richards (ed.richards@kutakrock.com); Alexis Acevedo
(alexis.acevedo@kutakrock.com)
Cc: Christopher Bagnaschi - Haith / Bagnaschi, LLP (cb@hblaw-Ilp.com); Gloria Sanchez;
Andrea Staehle; Amber Molina
Subject: FW: CJP-3049828 - City of Palm Desert - Claim Against the City of Palm Desert - 920 -
Spanish Walk Community Association Spanish Walk Community Association
Attachments: Claim Against the City of Palm Desert For Damage(s.pdf; 20240522 Spanish Walk HOA
Palm Desert REJECTION NOTICE CJP-3049828.pdf
Hi Ed,
Please find attached a new claim received by the City of Palm Desert for the inverse condemnation for flooding
that occurred on August 20/21, 2023. Also, please find attached a copy of our Rejection Notice for your records.
Have a great day!
Tim
Tim Varon
Claims Supervisor
TVaron@carlwarren.com
Tel: (657) 622-4287 1 Fax: (866) 254-4423
CARL WARREN & COMPANY
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CA Entity License No: 2607296
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Because Quality and Integrity Matter... please EMAIL my Supervisor about the service you received.
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CARL WARREN & COMPANY
Claims Management and Solutions
A e)VENBROOucCompany
May 22, 2024
Spanish Walk Community Association
Attn: Zachary R. Smith, Esq.
5868 Owens Ave., Ste. 200
Carlsbad, CA 92008
REJECTION NOTICE
RE: Entity City of Palm Desert
Claimant Spanish Walk Community Association
D/Incident 8/21/24
Our File CJP-3049828 CBV
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 May 20, 2024 has
been referred to us for investigation and handling.
Notice is hereby given that the claim presented to the captioned entity on May 20, 2024 was denied
on May 22, 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,
PO Box 2411, Tustin, CA 92781
T:657-622-4200 F:866-254-4423 www.carlwarren.com
CA License #2607296
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CARL WARREN & COMPANY
Claims Management and Solutions
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Timothy M. Varon
Claims Supervisor
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CA License #2607296
Gloria Sanchez
From: gsanchez@palmdesert.gov
Sent: Monday, May 20, 2024 3:59 PM
To: Todd Hileman; Isra Shah; cjpia@carlwarren.com
Cc: Chris Escobedo; Anthony Mejia; Andrea Staehle; tvaron@carlwarren.com
Subject: Claim Against the City of Palm Desert - 920 - Spanish Walk Community Association
Spanish Walk Community Association
Attachments: Claim Against the City of Palm Desert For Damage(s.pdf
Attached for your review and appropriate action is Claim No. 920 submitted by Spanish Walk
Community Association Spanish Walk Community Association.
If you have questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards,
City of Palm Desert Clerk's Office
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Claim Against the City of Palm Desert For Damage(s) to Person(s) or
Personal Property
PALM DESERT
CALIFORNIA
Instructions:
Please fill out this form completely. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in delays in claim processing. If you need an
accommodation to complete or submit this form, please contact the City Clerk's Office Claims Coordinator at cityclerk@palmdesert.gov or (760)
346-0611.
Important Information:
1. Claims for death, injury to person or to personal property must be fi led no later than six(6) months after the occurrence.
2. Claims for damages to real property must be fi led no later than one (1) year after theoccurrence. See California Government Code §911.2.
3. Be sure claim is against the City of Palm Desert, not another public entity.
4. Claimant is advised to consult a private attorney if legal advice is desired. No employeeof the City may give legal advice to any claimant
relating to private claims.
Instrucciones:
Complete este formulario en su totalidad. Si no brinda informacionsufi ciente, pueden producirse demoras en el procesamiento del reclamo. Si
necesita algunaacomodacion para completar o enviar este formulario, comuniquese con el Coordinador deADA a la direction de correo
electronico cityclerk@palmdesert.gov o al telefono (760) 346-0611.
Information importante:
1. Los reclamos por muerte, lesiones personales o danos a la propiedad debenpresentarse a mas tardar seis (6) meses despues de haberse
producido el hecho.
2. Los reclamos por danos a bienes inmuebles deben presentarse a mas tardar un (1) anodespues de haberse producido el hecho. (Consulte
§911.2 del Codigo de Gobierno).
3. Asegurese de dirigir su reclamo a la ciudad de Palm Springs, no a otro organismopublico.
4. Se aconseja a los reclamantes consultar con un abogado privado si asi to desean.Ningun empleado de la ciudad puede.
Claimant First Name Claimant Last Name
Spanish Walk Community Association Spanish Walk Community Association
Home Address / Domicilio
Street Address
5868 Owens Avenue, Suite 200
Address Line 2
City State/Province/Region
Carlsbad California
Postal/Zip Code Country
92008 United States
Preferred Phone Number / Numero de telefono preferido
844-433-5744
Email / Correo electronico
zsmith@delphillp.com
Are you currently represented by an attorney? / zEsta actualmenterepresentado por un abogado?
OiYes 0No
If represented by an attorney, provide name / Si cuenta con la
representacion de un abogado, indique su nombre
Zachary R. Smith, Esq.
Attorney Email / Correo electronico del abogado
zsmith@delphillp.com
Attorney Address / direccion postal del abogado
Street Address
5868 Owens Avenue, Suite 200
Address Line 2
Attorney Phone / Numero de telefono del abogado
844-433-5744
City State/Province/Region
Carlsbad California
Postal/Zip Code Country
92008 United States
Date and time of damage/injury/loss - Fecha y hora deldano/lesion/perdida
08/21/2024 12:00:00 PM
Did any other person experience an injury/damage/loss? - LAIguna otrapersona experimento una lesion/dano/perdida?
CI Yes C No
Name Phone Number
Desert Emerald, LLC 619-236-1551
E-Mail
scologne@higgslaw.com
Street Address
401 West A Street, Suite 2600
Address Line 2
City State/Province/Region
San Diego California
Postal/Zip Code Country
92101 United States
Name Phone Number
Plaintiffs in the matter of Lydia Irene Duran, et al. v. Western 858-792-7474
National Builders, Inc., et al. (Riverside County Superior Court Case
No.: CVRI2400152), represented by Attorney William H. Naumann,
Esq.
E-Mail
Street Address
10200 Willow Creek Road, Suite 150
Address Line 2
City
State/Province/Region
San Diego California
Postal/Zip Code Country
92131 United States
Are there any witnesses? - zHay algun testigo?
D Yes O No
Witness Name Witness Phone Number
To numerous to list
Witness E-mail Address
Location of damage/injury/loss (if known, include specific address) - Lugar donde se produjo el dano, la lesion o la perdida (si conoce el domicnio
especifico, indiquelo)
Spanish Walk Community Association located on the north/east corner of Frank Sinatra Drive and Gerald Ford Drive.
Provide a general description of the damage/injury/loss as the time of this claim - Describa el dano, la lesion o la perdida al momento de este
reclamo
Claimant, a homeowner's association, is informed and believes, and based thereon alleges, damage to real property common area due to
improperly and unnaturally channeled water from a rain storm.
Specify how the damage/injury/loss occurred - Especifique como se produjo el dano, la lesion o la perdida
Claimant is informed and believes, and based thereon alleges, that at the time of the incident, the City of Palm Desert negligently owned,
occupied, controlled, maintained, managed and/or operated real properties and improvements surrounding Claimant's community, which
negligence was the proximate cause of Claimant's damages.
Were paramedics/ambulance called? / Ilamo a los
paramedicos/ambulancia?
DYes Oi No
Did you seek medical treatment? / zBuscaste tratamiento medico?
DYes Oi No
What particular action/omission by the City, or its employee(s) caused the damage/injury/loss? - Que accion u omision especifica de la ciudad o
sus empleados ocasionaron el dano, la lesion o la perdida?
Claimant is informed and believes that at the time of the incident, the City of Palm Desert negligently owned, occupied, controlled, maintained,
managed and/or operated the real properties surrounding Claimant's community, which negligence was the proximate cause of Claimant's
damages.
Provide the name of the City employee involved in the damage/injury/loss, if known - Si to conoce, indique el nombre de los empleados de la
ciudad involucrados en el dano, la lesion o la perdida
Unknown.
Was a police report filed? / presento un informe policial?
DYes OQ No
Any additional information that might be helpful in considering claim / Cualquier information adicional que pueda ser util al considerar el
reclamo:
DAMAGES CLAIMED - If the amount claimed exceeds $10,000, it is not required that a dollar amount be provided. However, your claim must
indicate whether it would be a Limited Civil Case. A Limited Civil Case is one where the recovery sought, exclusive of attorney fees, interest, and
court costs, does not exceed $25,000. An Unlimited Civil Case is one in which the recovery sought is more than $25,000. / Si el monto reclamado
supera los $10.000, no es necesario indicar el importe en dolares. Sin embargo, el reclamo debe indicar si se trataria de una Accion civil limitada.
Una accion civil limitada es una accion en la que el resarcimiento pretendido no supera los $25.000, sin incluir honorarios de abogados,
intereses y costas del tribunal. En una accion civil sin limite, el resarcimiento pretendido supera los $25.000.
Limited Civil Case (damages between $10,000 to $25,000) - Accion civil limitada (los danos ascienden a $10.000 - $25.000)
CI Unlimited Civil Case (damages exceed $25,000) -Accion civil sin limite (los danos superan los $25.000)
a Claimed totals less than $10,000 / Total reclamado menos de $10,000
Basis for Computation of amount claimed (include estimate/bills as an attachment, if possible) - Base para el calculo del monto reclamado
(incluya estimaciones/facturas como anexo, si es posible)
Cost to remediate and repair damaged real property.
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WARNING: IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO FILE A FALSE CLAIM. (CALIFORNIA PENAL CODE 72 AND CALIFORNIA INSURANCE CODE) I hereby certify
under penalty of perjury that the facts hereinabove set forth are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. / ADVERTENCIA: ES UN DELITO
PENAL PRESENTAR UNA RECLAMACION FALSA. (CODIGO PENAL DE CALIFORNIA 72 Y CODIGO DE SEGUROS DE CALIFORNIA) Por la presente
certifico bajo pena de perjurio que los hechos establecidos anteriormente son verdaderos y correctos a mi leal saber y entender.
Signature
Assigned Claim Number
920
Signee Date
05/20/2024
Signature Date
05/20/2024
Ototiet Saifehez
Additional Information (If Necessary)
Action History (UTC-08:00)
Submit
Submit
by Anonymous User 2024-05-20 12:16:30 PM (Start)
by Gloria Sanchez 2024-05-20 03:58:43 PM (User Task)
• The task was assigned to Monique Lomeli, Gloria Sanchez. The due date is: May 22, 2024 5:00 PM. The priority
is: Urgent 5/20/2024 12:16:34 PM
• Gloria Sanchez assigned the task to Gloria Sanchez 5/20/2024 3:51:19 PM