01-18-1994 - Linda James, Mother of Neekisha Lashan Borde, Deceased VS City of West CovinaCity of West Covina
Memorandum
TO: City Council and City Manager
FROM: Erin Patricia Hoppe AGENDA
Risk Manager
ITEM NO. c-4b
SUBJECT: LINDA JAMES, MOTHER OF
NEERISHA LASHAN BORDE, DECEASED DATE January 18, 1994
VS CITY OF WEST COVINA
SUMMARY: The City Clerk's Office received a claim for wrongful
death on November 19, 1993. The amount of claim had not
been determined at time of -presentation.
The claimant alleges that her daughter suffered fatal injuries when
the vehicle she was a passenger in was struck by a stolen vehicle
travelling at a high rate of speed being pursued by a West Covina
Police unit.
After a thorough investigation and review of this matter, our staff
and the City's claims administrator recommend 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 Linda James, mother of Neekisha Lashan Borde,
deceased, filed on November 19, 1993 be denied 'and that the
claimant's attorney be so notified.
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Erin Patricia ,;,;i
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cc: Colen and Lee
Richard"Churchill
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