02-15-2000 - Miguel Antonio Acosta VS. City of West CovinaCity of West Covina
Memorandum'
AGENDA
B-2d.
ITEM NO.
TO: City Manager and City Council DATE February 15, 2000
*PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
FROM: Carol Fox, Director of
Personnel and Risk Management
SUBJECT: MIGUEL ANTONIO ACOSTA VS. CITY OF WEST COVINA
SUMMARY: On November 8, 1999, the. City Clerk's Office received a claim for loss of.
personal property in the amount of $950.
DISCUSSION:
The claimant alleges that while in custody at the West Covina Jail, his front tooth (dental
partial) was taken from him. When released from custody, claimant alleges the tooth was
not returned and the department was unable to locate it.
After a* thorough investigation and review of this matter,.the City's claims administrator,
Colen and Lee, recommends denial.
As all claims should be considered potential lawsuits, it is requested that all
Councilmembers refrain from making specific public comments so as not to prejudice any
claim. Specific questions should be referred to the City Attorney.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the claim of Miguel Antonio Acosta filed on November 8, 1999, be denied and the
claimant be so notified.
A!
Carol Fox, Director Af
Personnel and RiskManagement