HomeMy WebLinkAboutClaim #s643A-B - J.Bourbon & M.Martinez CITY OF PALM DESERT
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
CITY CLERK OPERATIONS
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY (#s643A-B) BY JAMES BOURBON AND
MISTY MARTINEZ IN AN UNSPECIFIED AMOUNT
SUBMITTED BY: Rachelle Klassen, City Clerk
DATE: June 11, 2009
CONTENTS: I. Staff Report
II. Recommendations of Claims Adjusters and Staff
III. Claim Nos. 643A and 643B
Recommendation:
By Minute Motion, reject the Claims and direct the City Clerk to so notify the
Claimants.
Background:
Based on a review of the subject Claims and the recommendation of the Claims Adjuster,
Risk Manager, City Attorney, and staff, it is recommended that the Claims be rejected.
Discussion of this item should be held in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(b), potential litigation.
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GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY PRELIMINARY REPORT
TO: Carl Warren& Company
PO Box 25180
Santa Ana, CA 92799-5180
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� Principal: CJPIA Our File: 51495348PMQ
;�. City: Palm Desert Date of Loss: 3-29-2009
V� Claimant: James Bourbon Date Received: 4-27-2C109
' � Facts:
� The claim alleges that the claimant was attacked by another student in the gym of Palm
� Desert High School. The City has no involvement with this matter.
Government Code Requirements:
a) Date Verified Claim Filed: 4-21-209
b; Action by Public Entity: City to reject the claim.
c) Statute of Limitations: 6 months from rejection notice.
Possible Co-Defendants:
Palm Desert High School/Desert Sands Unified School District.
Liabili :
The City has no control over Palm Desert High School supervision of students in the gym.
Therefore no liability.
Dama�es•
Fractured j aw.
Claim: Reserve:
1) LBI—James Bourbon Open
Comment/Work to be Completed:
1) Confirm facts with claimant attorney; determine if there is any valid theory of liability
against the City. 2) Provide claimant attorney with City declaration confirming that the City
does not control or supervise students in the gym at Palm Desert High School.
Our further report will follow shortly.
CARL WARREN & CO.
Pete McNulty
cc: City of Palm Desert Attn. Rachelle Klassen
cc: CJPIA - Attn.: Executive Director
CARL WA1�1�N & C O.
An EmpCoyee-Ownecl Company C 0 PY TO ` �r
CLAIMS MANAGEMENT • CLAIMS ADJUSTERS
770 Placentia Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870-6832 q
Mail: P.O. Box 25180, Santa Ana, CA 92799-5180 flA�E `j ' �- � /
Phone: (714)572-5200• (800)572-6900• Fax: (714)961-8131
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TO: The City of Palm Desert
ATTENTION: Rachelle D.Klassen, C ity Clerk
RE: Claim : Bourbon vs. The C ity of Palm Desert
Claimant . James Bourbon
D/Event : 3/26/2009
Rec'd Y/Office : 4/21/2009
Our File : S-1495348-PMQ
We have received and reviewed the above claim and request that you take the action indicated below:
CLAIM REJECTION: Send a standard rejection letter to the claimant.
Please provide us with a copy of the notice sent, as requested above. I f you have any questions please
contact the undersig ned.
Very truly yours,
CARL WARREN & COMPANY
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Ri ard D. M arque
cc: CJPIA w/enc.
Attn.: Executive Director
CARL WARREN & CO.
CLAIMS MANAGEMENT CLAIMS ADJUSTERS '
770 Placentia Avenue,Placentia,CA 928746832 COPY TO �
Mail:P.O.Box 25180•Santa Ana,Ca 92799-5180
Phone:(714)572-5200 •(800)572-6900•Fax:(714)961-8131 �
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DECLARATION OF
JOHN M WOHLMUTH. CITY MANAGER
CITY OF PALM DESERT
I, John M. Wohlmuth, declare:
I am the City Manager for the City of Palm Desert.
I have personal knowledge of the facts contained below and, if called as a witness, could and
would testify competently to them.
Regarding the claim of James Bourbon and Misty Martinez, it is my understanding they are
alleging that on March 26, 2009, James Bourbon was attacked by another student in the Gym
at Palm Desert High School.
This declaration will confirm that the Pa1m Desert High School and Desert Sands Unified
School District are separate entities from the City of Palm Desert. The City of Palm Desert
did not have any responsibility whatsoever for management or supervision of the
Palm Desert High School Gym on March 26, 2009.
Additionally, the Palm Desert High School and Desert Sands Unified School District are
separate and distinct entities from the City of Palm Desert. The City of Palm Desert has no
ownership, control, or maintenance responsibility for any of Palm Desert High School and
Desert Sands Unified School District properties.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
is true and correct.
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Executed this �d day of r� � , 2009, at Palm Desert, California.
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TO: CJPIA (c/o CARL WARREN & CO.), CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY,
ACM FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES, RISK MANAGER
FROM: CITY CLERK
DATE: APRIL 21, 2009
SUBJECT: CLAIM NOS. 643A & 643B - CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY BY
JAMES BOURBON AND MISTY MARTINEZ IN AN UNSPECIFIED
AMOUNT
The attached Claim Nos. 643A and 643B are being transmitted to you for the following:
❑ Information only.
or
❑ Review and recommendation to the Claims Review Committee for any action
required by the City of Palm Desert.
We would appreciate your report, if requested, by May 21, 2009,for timely response to the
Claimant.
Note: If there is a current project or contract that may be referenced in this matter, please
let me know or provide me with the appropriate materials. -
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, CMC
CITY CLERK
Attachments (as noted)
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Archer &Associates
T.Lance Archer,Fsq. Chris L.Chaffin
(TLAESQ@DC.RR.com) Attorneys at Law (Case/Office Manager)
Michael C.Peterson,Esq. Shelly Logan
(Licensed in Washington) (Account Manager)
April 16, 2009
CALIFORNIA VICTIM COMPENSATION
AND GOVERNMENT CLAIMS BOARD �, ,,,
P.O. Box 3035 � �'-�
Sacramento, CA. 95812-3035 � �,._;�
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CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS —' `�'��-����
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CITY CLERK
City of Palm Desert
73510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA. 92260
GOVERNING BOARD
Attention: Risk Management Dept.
Desert Sands Unified School District
47950 Dune Palms Road
La Quinta, CA. 92253
Re: Government Claim Pursuant to Gov. Code § 911.2
Claimant: James Bourbon
Our Client: Misty Martinez (As parent of James Bourbon)
To Whom It May Concern:
This correspondence shall serve as formal notice that my office has been hired by Ms. Misty
Martinez to represent her and her minor child James Bourbon. Enclosed please find claim forms
for both individuals consistent with Government Code § 911.2. Please direct any and all future
correspondence to my office regarding this claim.
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T. ance Archer, Esq.
The Rancho Mirage Professional Plaza
35900 Bob Hope Dr.Suite 170,Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Tel. (760) 328-5002 Fax(760) 328-5900 Email: tlaesq@dc.rr.com
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
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`�'`-' ASSIGNED CIAIM NO,
CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY �F PALLIA DESER? �3 � ' '- , `� �i���E �
(For Damage(s) to Person(s) or Personal Property) �"�``� `�c����� G� '•
2009 APR 2 I AM II: ;3 .`
Received by:
via: U.S. Mail Interoffice Mall �ver-the-Counter
A CLAiM MUST BE FiLED WITH THE C CLERK OF THE CITY oF PALM DESERT WITHllV SIX
MONT1�i5 AFTER WHICH THE INCIDENT OIZ EVENT OCCURRED. BE SURE Y�UR CI.AII�! LS
AGAINST 7'HE CITY OF PALM DESERT, NOT ANOTHER PUBLtC ENTITY. WHERE SPACE IS
INSUFFICIENT, PLEASE U5E ADDITIDNAL pAPEIZ AND 1DEN1'IFY INFORMATION BY
PAR,qGRAPH NUMBER. COMPLETED CLAIMS MUST BE MAILED OR DELIVEREp TO THE CI7Y
CLERK CITY OF PALM DESERT 73-510 FRED W�4RICTG DRIVE PALM DE5ER7 Cr4 92260.
TO THE HONVRABLE MA7(OR AND CITY COUNCIL, City vf Palm Desert, California:
The undersigned respectfully submit(s) the following daim and information relative to damage(s) to
perscn(s) and/or pecsonal property:
1. CLAIIVIANT INFORMATION: �
f�TAME_ �a I�Y1GS ��(.C'1'�D! / -
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PHONE NO. �o -: F BIRTI-i=.``�
SOCIAL SECURI�Y N0. �_ _� � DRjVER'S LICEN E N0.
2. Nante, telephone number and post office address tv which claimant desires notices tv �be
sent, if vther than above:
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3. Occurrence vr ev.ent from which the dairn arises:
a. DATE: Q, /��:FJ�b. TIM E: Z� � ��►/� c. PLACE (exact and spec.ific
loca 'o
d. How and under.wha� circumstances did damage oc injury vc�ur? Specify the patticu�ar �
cccurrence, event, act or ommission you c�aim caused the injury or damage. (Use
additional paper i.f necessary.) ��-���;-r� � ���
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e. What particdlar act,jsn by the City or� its, emplpyees, caused the alieged damage or
i�ry? ,f�_�-� A�-�'Tf�-� �'�=t��'�Z'r/W SG�UGL- - "?-Gr✓t�-7JS
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4. Give a general description of the indebtedness, abligation, injury, damage, or loss incu�red
so far as it may be known at the time of presentation of the claim. If th re wece .no
injuries, state "no injuries":
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5. Give L narne of th�ity er�1QY�e�(S��in�+,,e ge or ' y:
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6. Name and addre of any vthe��rso s) i�u�ed: �
7- m and ddress of the own of an ,dama ed operty: ' a, -�— �
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8. Damages claimed:
a. Amount claimed as vf thi,s date: $
b. Estimated amount of future cosss: $
c. Total amount claimed: $
d. Basis fvr computation of amounts claimed include �copies of al! bills, invoices�
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9. Names and addresses of all witnes s, ho pitals doctors, etc,: �'
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j0- ,4ny additional information, i�cluding police repo�rts, which might be.helpful i� considerit�g
this claim:
WARNING:IT L5 A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO FILE A FALSE CLAIM! (PENAL CODE 7Z;
INSURANCE CODE 556.!).
have read the matters and statements made in the abvve claim, and I know the same to be true of
ny own knvwiedge, except as to those matters stated upon information or belie# a5 tv such mattecs
believe tf�e same to be true. I certify under penaity of perj�ry that the foregving is TRUE AND
:ORftECT.
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CITY OF PALM DESEftT
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CLAIM AGAiNST THE CITY �F PAI�M pESER'r �i �-�r��.f�; ����` `. ������SIGNED CIAIM N0.�.,�a����, .
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(For Damage(s) tv Persen(s) or Persunal Pcoperty) �
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Received by;
via: U.S. Mail Interoffice Ma31 Over-#he-Counter
A CLAIM MUST BE FiLED WITH THE C CLERK OF THE CITY aF PALM DESERT WITHIN SI7(
MONTHS AFTER WHICH THE IIVCIDENT OR EVENT OCCURRED. BE SURE YOUR CLAiM LS
AGAINS'T THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, NOT ANOTHER PUBLIC EN'CITY. WHERE SPACE LS
INSUFFICIENT, PLEASE U5E ADDITI�NAL PAPELZ AND IDENTIFY IlVF'ORMATION BY
PARAGRAPH NUMBER. COMPLETED GLAIMS MUST BE MAILED �R DELIVERED TO THE CITY
CLERK CITY OF PALM DESERT 7�510 FRED WARING DRIVE PALM DESER7 CA 92260.
TD THE HONORE�BLE MAY�R AND CITY COUNCIL, City of Palm Desert, California:
The undersigned respec#ully submit(s) the following claim and information relative to damage(s) tv
person(s) and/vr personal property:
1. CLAIMANT INFORMATION: .
NAME N�15T� _ M,�Ztin \P�Z
ADDRESS
PHONE h10. ( I�A7E F IRTH: � �
SOCIAL SECURI Y N0. ^- _ �RiVER'S LICENSE No.
2. Name, telephone number and post office address tv which daimant desires notices to �e
sent, if other than abvve:
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3. Occurrence or ev.ent frvm which the claim arises: r.
a. DATE: �c�+ 2(,Q Qp� b. TIME: 1 Z = Z() T�r� c. PLACE (exact and specific
location
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d, How and under.what circumstances did damage oc injury vccur? Specify the particu�ar �
�ccurrence, event, act or omrnission you c,laim caused the injury or damage. (Use
additivnal paper if �ecessary.) �' �.,r��,��-,:� �Gt�, ��/,q� ��
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e. What particular action by the City, or iu employees, caused the alleged damage or
injurY? TH i S �T�C.lL ���r�r��� G�c ' Sc,rtCX',t, C-��-o �. n��
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�4. Give a generai descriptivn of the indebtedness, vbligatiort, injury, damage, vr loss incu�red
so far as it may be known at the time of presentation vf the cla.im, If there were .no
injuries, state "no injuries": � � � �
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5. Give the name(s) vf the City emp,toy�e(s) causing the damage vr injury: .
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6. Name and address of any vther person(s) injured: �� �
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7- Name and address vf the owner of any damaged property:
8. Damage.s claimed:
a. Amount claimed as of this date: $
b. Estimated amount of future costs: $
c. Total amount claim�d: �
d. Basis for computation of amounts ctaimed include �copies of all ills, invoices�
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9• Names and addresses vf ail witnesses, hospitals, doctvrs, etc.: �
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10. any additional information, including police reports, which might be.helpful in considerit�g
this claim:
�ARNING:IT L5 q CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO FILE A FALSE CLAIM! (PENA,L CODE 72;
INSURANCE COpE 556.1).
[ have read the matters and statements made in 'the above
my own knowledge, except as to those matters stated upon n or�mation or betief as rtv such atte�s
: believe the same to be true. I certify under penalty vf perjury that the foregoing xs TRUE AND
:ORRECT_
aigned this � (J? day vf
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SIGNA URE O CLAIMANT
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