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CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (#745) BY PATRICIA JOHNSON IN AN
UNSPECIFIED AMOUNT
SUBMITTED BY: Rachelle�Klassen, City Clerk
DATE: June 12, 2014
CONTENTS: • Staff Report
• Recommendations of Claims Adjusters and Staff
• Claim No. 745
Recommendation
By Minute Motion, reject the Claim and direct the City Clerk to so notify the
Claimant.
Background
Based on a review of the subject Claim and the recommendation of the Claims Adjuster,
Risk Manager, City Attorney, and staff, it is recommended that the Claim be rejected.
Discussion of this item should be held in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(b), potential litigation.
Fiscal Analysis
City of Palm Desert participates in the self-insurance pool of the California Joint Powers Insurance
Authority (CJPIA). Action to reject the subject Claim does not have a fiscal impact on the City at
this time.
Submitted by: ove �
Rachelle D. Klassen, M , City Clerk o n M. Wo uth, City Manager
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PALM DES�RT. CA
CARL WA.RREN & COMPANY
CEairr�s Mar!a;�;t=rrtt flt dr;i3 S!,lUii�7n5 �O�t MAY 30 AM It� 48
May 20, 2014
TO: City of Palm Desert
ATTENTION: Rachelle D. Klassen, MMC, City Clerk
RE: Claim : Johnson v. Palm Desert
Claimant : Patricia Johnson
Member : City of Pa1m Desert
Date Rec'd by Mbr : 5/16/14
Date of Event . 12/18/13
CW File Number : 1886395
Please allow this correspondence to acknowledge receipt of the captioned claim. Please take the
following action:
• CLAIM REJECTION: Send a standard rejection letter to the claimant's
attorney,Jessica A. Albert,Esq. of the Walter Clark Legal Group.
Please include a Proof of Mailing with your rejection notice to the claimant. An exemplar copy
of a Proof of Mailing is attached. Please provide us with a copy of the Notice of Rejection and
copy of the Proof of Mailing. If you have any questions feel free to contact the assigned adjuster
or the undersigned supervisor.
Very truly yours
CARI, WARRF.,N & COMPANY
t�;chard 1�. MArc�ue
Richard D. Marque
Supervisor
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AN EMPLOYEE-OWNED COMPANY
770 S. Piacentia Avenue i Placentia, CA 92870
P. O. Box 25180 i Santa Ana, CA 92799-5180
www.cariwarren.corn i Tei: 714-572-5200 i 800-572-6900 i Fax: 866-254-4423
CA License No.2607296
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GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY PRELIMINARY REPORT
TO: Carl Warren& Company
PO Box 25180
Sar�ta Ana, CA 92799-5180
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'�Principal: CJPIA Our File: 1886395
City: Palm Desert Date of Loss: 12/18/13
Claimant: Patricia Johnson Date Received: 5/16/13
Facts: Alleged trip and fall on sidewalk near 34190 Gateway Drive (near Sam's Clu'o)
Government Code Requirements:
a) Date Verified Claim Filed: 5/16/14
b' Action by Public Entity: City to reject claim.
c) Statute of Limitations: 6 months from date of rejection.
Possible Co-Defendants: None known at this time.
Liabili : Liability appears very doubtful.
Dama�es: Alleged injuries to left ring finger, left arm, left shoulder, headaches, back pain,
left knee, stress, difficulty sleeping
Claim: Reserve:
1) LBI—Patricia Johnson $10,000.00
Comment/Work to be Completed: 1) Contact claimant attorney, determine her version
and theory of liability. 3) Conduct city as warranted.
Our further report will follow shortly.
Very truly yours
CARL WARREN & COMPANY
Ra,chard D. Marc�u.e
� Richard D. Marque
Supervisor
AN EMP�OYEE-OWNED COMPANY
770 S. F'lacentia Avenue i f'i�centia, Gf�92870
P O. Box 25180 i Santa Ans, C;A 9279J-•5180
www.carlwarren.com � T�1: 714-572-5200 i 800-572-f��0� i Fax: 866-254-4423
CA License Na.26Q7256
Klassen, Racheile
From: Greenwood, Mark
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 4:27 PM
To: Klassen, Rachelle
Subject: Claim No. 745
Rachelle,
It is recommended that Claim No.745 be rejected as there are no holes in the sidewalk in the vicinity of 34190 Gateway
Drive.
Mark Greenwood, P,E,
Director of Public Works
City of Palm Desert
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CLAIM ACrAINST THE CiTY OF PAI.M DESE[tT P A��i;�`�'!�'��
(Par Damage(s) to F�erson(s) or Persona! Property) M D�'5ER T, C A
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Received by:
via: U.S. Mail Interoffice Mail Over-the-Counter •
A CLAIM MUST BE FILED WITH 1'HE C1TY CLL-RK OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT WITHIN SIX
MONTHS AFTER WHICN THE INCIDENT OR FVENT OCCURRED. BE SURE YOUR CLAIM LS
AGAINST Tl-IE CITY OF PA1.M DESEGtT, NOT ANC??HER PUk�LYC ENTITY. WHERE SPACE IS
INSU�FICIENT, PLEASE USE ADDI'TIONAL PAPER APJD IDENTiFY INFOi�MATION BY
PARAGRAPH NUMBER. COMPLETED CLAIMS MUST BE MAILED OR DELIVERED TO 7HE C1TY
CI.ERK CITY OF NALM DES��tT 73-510 FR�D WARING DRIVE PALM DESERT CA 92260.
TU THE HONC?RABLE MAYtJR AND CITY COUNCIL, City of Palm Desert, CaJlfornia:
The undersigned respectfully submit(s) the following claim and information relative to damage(s) to
person(s) and/or personal property:
l. CL.AIMANT IiNFOTtMATIOtV:
NAME Yatricia Johnson
ADDRESS ___----
PHONC NU. ( DA1'C OF BIRTH:
SOCIAL SECURITY NO, � ^- DRIVER'S LiC:CN5E NO.
2. Name, telephone nurnher and pos�t office address to which claimant desires notices to be
sent, i:E other than above:
Walter Clark Le al Group, 72098 tiighway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
3. Uccurrence or event from which the claim arises:
a. DA1'E: 13 b. TIME: 5:30 a.m. c. PLACE (exact and specific
location�idewalk near 34190 Gateway Drive Znear Sam's Club) , in the
-�i�� c�f P�,j,_ De ert CA.
d. How and under what circumstances did damage or injury occur? Specify the particular
occurrence, event, act or ommission you claim caused the injury or damage. (Use
additional paper if necessary.) Ac l'laim�nt- wa� ?a�kine on the sidewalk, she
an fell due to a hole in the sidewalk, causin her to sustain
in'uries includin , but not limited to injury to er
lPfr ,-;�-,¢ f;nnPr. left arm left shouder, headaches, back pain, e t nee,
as well Gtr ss and difficulty sleeping "'
e. What particular action by the City, or its employees, caused the alleged damage or
injury? The Cit of Palm Desert, by and through its employees or agents,
failed to cover the utility o e in t e si ewa and failed to .orovide
--ades�uate lighting in the area, thereby creaCine a dangerous condition
Qn vLblic nropoerty
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4, Give a general description of the indebtedness, obligation, injury, darnage, or los5 incurred +
so far as it may be known at the time af presentation of the claim. tf there were no
111JUC18S� state "no injuries": T}1e City of. I?a1m Deser.C, by and titr'c�uy�1 �yj',,yS',�,�k��'J�r� =�nd�or
employees, :Eailed to cover ���,r i 1 i r�hc�t P :in the si c���latk �n�.l fi�rthE>r ��gi�,� ta !
(�TUV LC{�' adeguate 1 i Qhr i�n„�,�,_thereh� rrF+at i nt; 8�:tn�rr�Yn�i� CQIIC�i h i nn rin�,.}.1 i �
propert As a result f o t
tr ppe over the uncovered utilit,y ho1e, te:11, and susta:ined serious :injur:ies.
S. Give the name{s) of the City employeels) causing the damage or in�ury:
Unknown at this time
6. Name and address of any other person(s) injured: Unknown.
7. Name and address of the owner of any damagecl pronerty: n�
$. Damages clairned: Jurisdiction would vest $in the 5uper.ior Court, unlimited case.
a. Amount claimed as of this date;
b. Estimated amount of future costs: $
c. Total amount claimed: $
d. Dasis for computation of amounts claimed include copies af all bills, invoices,
estimates, etc.):
9. Names and addresses of all witnesses, hospitals, doctors, etc.:
David Johnson (970) 589-4832; V�.P i�,gPnt (:ar�. (760) 674-192�
10. Any additional information, including police reports, which rnight be helpful in considering
this claim: CI�ilII1311t 15 ROt lil �OSSBSS�Oa Of HIIV tjn[`timentc at_ f-hi�• �-�.,,,.
WARNING:IT IS A CRIMINAL 4FFENSE TO FIL� A FALSE CLA1M! PENAL CODE 72;
INSURANCE CODE 556.1).
I have read the matters and statements made in the above claim, and I know the same to be true of
my own knowledge, except as to those matters stated upon information or belief as to such rztatters
I believe the same to be true. I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregaing is TRUE AND
CORRECT.
Sign d this 14th day of MaY ,2014 , at Rancho Mirage, California
I NATURE 4 CLAIMAIN �s ATTORNEY SIGNATURE OF CLAIMANT
Jessica A. Albert, Esq.
� Office of the City Clerk, Palm Desert, Califarnia DOC. NO.��� DATE FILED ��`_`�'�„ � �
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